Academic Palliative Care Psychologist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health’s Palliative Care Services Program in Salt Lake City invites applications for a psychologist in our outpatient adult palliative care clinic. The role is a Clinical Attending faculty appointment on the adjunct track within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.

The psychologist will provide assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and participating in education, program

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited program in clinical, counseling, or health psychology.
• Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Utah.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience in psychotherapy, health psychology, behavioral medicine, or related clinical practice.
• Demonstrated experience or training in working with patients with chronic, serious, or life-limiting medical conditions.
• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship
• Eligible for ABPP board certification within 3 years of appointment

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness and their families in an outpatient palliative care setting.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to address psychological, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of illness.
• Participate in trainee education, program development, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities consistent with interests and program needs.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Academic teaching

Program development

Education

PhD or PsyD in clinical, counseling, or health psychology

Utah psychologist licensure

APA-accredited internship

Job description

The University of Utah Health’s Palliative Care Services Program in Salt Lake City invites applications for a psychologist in our outpatient adult palliative care clinic. The role is a Clinical Attending faculty appointment on the adjunct track within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.

The psychologist will provide assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and participating in education, program