Chief, Division of Psychosocial Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a nationally recognized leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Psychosocial Oncology, overseeing faculty, clinical staff, and trainees and providing academic leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong funded research record, experience in clinical service delivery and program development, and proven mentoring and leadership skills, with an Associate Professor level appointment at Harvard Medical School and clinical privileges across

Qualifications

• Psychiatry or psychology focus with cancer expertise.
• Strong national reputation in psychosocial and supportive oncology.
• Record of funded research and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Division faculty, clinical staff, and trainees.
• Provide academic leadership and strategic direction for the division.
• Mentor, manage and develop programs and clinical services.
• Engage in teaching across HMS and affiliated hospitals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Academic leadership

Education

Board-certified in Psychiatry or licensed psychologist

Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School

Job description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) Department of Supportive Oncology seeks a nationally recognized leader to be Chief of the Division of Psychosocial Oncology.

This individual will oversee the Division’s faculty, clinical staff, and trainees, and provide academic leadership to the Division. We seek a candidate with a strong track record of funded research, experience in clinical service delivery and program development, and demonstrated mentoring, managerial and leadership skills. The qualified applicant is a proven leader with a strong national reputation in psychosocial and supportive oncology who can lead a successful division to even higher levels of excellence.

The Division of Psychosocial Oncology, led by the Chief, is one of 3 academic divisions within the Department of Supportive Oncology, which comprises nearly 70 faculty and over 100 clinical staff from various disciplines and is home to multiple clinical and research fellowships and active programs of investigation. The Division of Psychosocial Oncology has 26 Psychiatry and Psychology faculty, who are academically productive across a broad spectrum of interests. Clinically, faculty work within interprofessional teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, palliative care physicians, social workers, nurses, and pharmacists to provide state-of-the‑art psychosocial care to patients with cancer across the lifespan, including for adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient services. This care is increasingly provided through the unique Supportive Oncology Collaborative model, which integrates psychosocial and palliative care through teams that align with each of the DFCI oncology disease centers. As educators, faculty work with students and trainees of all levels, including medical students, residents, post‑doctoral fellows, and visiting scholars. Faculty teaching roles may involve bedside clinical teaching, teaching formal courses, lectures, and/or research mentorship. The Division Chief participates in extensive formal and informal teaching activities at DFCI, affiliated HMS hospitals, and the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care.

Eligible applicants must be a psychiatrist or psychologist with an academic focus on cancer at an Associate Professor level at their current institution. The successful applicant will be appointed as a member of faculty and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and be granted clinical privileges at DFCI and its partner hospitals (BWH, BIDMC, MAH, and/or BCH). To be considered, they must be board certified/eligible in Psychiatry and/or a licensed psychologist.

Why should you join us?

Our department houses broad clinical, innovation, education, and research efforts. We seek candidates who wish to pursue academic interests in relevant palliative care areas such as communication education, symptom management, substance use disorder, or equitable access and quality of palliative care to underserved populations. Our department is deeply committed to high‑quality mentorship and sponsorship of new faculty in a number of academic pursuits and provides numerous opportunities for mentorship of learners at all levels. A broad pool of academic opportunities and mentorship is also available throughout the DFCI and HMS communities. The Boston and Harvard community offers unparalleled opportunities for cross‑disciplinary, interprofessional collaboration and mentorship with world‑class academicians.

Salary, benefits and compensation

Salary, benefits and compensation will be commensurate with experience and hospital policies. We offer a wide range of choices and programs that support the diverse range in family structure and life stages of our staff, including but not limited to:

• Health well‑being – Nutrition classes, discounted gym memberships, and vision & mammography mobile vans


• Whole well‑being – Professional development opportunities, back‑up childcare, senior care assistance, and adoption assistance


• Financial well‑being – Tuition reimbursement, financial seminars, individual retirement consultations


• Community well‑being – Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and staff recognition & awards

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty who offer multifaceted experiences. Our organization strives to support our faculty in balancing work and personal obligations.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the job application or to participate in an interview, please email us your request at [e-mail]

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.