Psychologist/Psychiatrist

Overview

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Division of Adult Psychosocial Oncology is continuing to expand and seeks academic psychiatrists and psychologists for faculty positions in the Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care. The department has a tradition of pioneering psychosocial care, educational programs, and research. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a major teaching site for the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Successful candidates will be skilled at complex diagnostic assessment, collaboration with other medical and behavioral health providers, and psychopharmacologic management and/or focused psychotherapy. Inpatient and/or outpatient consult-liaison experience is preferred. Available positions include ambulatory care and inpatient consults. Research, scholarship, and the abilities to inspire trainees and participate in care innovation are highly desirable. Faculty appointments will be at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level at Harvard Medical School with clinical privileges at both the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Salary, benefits and compensation will be consistent with experience and hospital policies.

Please address inquiries to: William Pirl MD, MPH, Vice Chair for Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, JF836, Boston, MA 02215. [email protected]  

http://dfcionline.org/departments/psycho-onc-palliative-care/adult-psychosocial/

Qualifications

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.