Palliative Care Psychologist

University-of-Uta; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves comprehensive psychological care for patients with serious illnesses, collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, and potential involvement in education and research

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited graduate 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.
• Experience or training with patients with chronic, serious, or life-limiting medical conditions.
• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship.
• Eligible for ABPP certification and willingness to obtain within 3 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions in outpatient palliative care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address psychological, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of serious illness.
• Participate in trainee education, program development, quality improvement, and scholarly activities as aligned with interests and program needs.

Skills

Psychotherapy experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trainee supervision

Research and scholarly activity

Education

PhD or PsyD (APA-accredited)

Job description

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Palliative Care Psychologist

Department

Department 00232 - General Internal Medicine

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin Upon Hire

Details

The University of Utah Palliative Care Services Program, within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, invites applications for a psychologist position in our adult palliative care clinic located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a Clinical Attending faculty appointment on the adjunct track within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.

Since its establishment in 2006, our program has been dedicated to providing specialty palliative care for patients with a wide range of serious illnesses. We seek a psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, interdisciplinary palliative care as part of a collaborative team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

The psychologist will provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness and their families within an outpatient palliative care setting. The psychologist will collaborate closely with other interdisciplinary team members to address the psychological, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of serious illness. Opportunities are available to participate in trainee education, program development, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities consistent with the candidate’s interests and program needs.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD from an APA -accredited graduate 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 board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology ( ABPP ) and willing to obtain ABPP board certification within 3 years of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or other medical settings
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychotherapies(e.g., CBT , ACT , meaning-centered therapy, supportive therapy) to individuals and families coping with illness, grief, and loss
• Experience conducting capacity assessments, behavioral health screenings, and psychosocial evaluation sin medical populations
• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams(physicians, nurses, social work, chaplaincy, etc.)
• Two or more years of post-licensure clinical experience, with interest inclinical supervision and the education of trainees

Why Join Us?

The Supportive and Palliative Care Services Program is committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating academic environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and professional growth opportunities within a collegial and supportive workplace.

Salt Lake City offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.26 million residents. Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the city provides unparalleled access to world-class outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. It boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene with theater, music, and professional sports. More information about life in Utah can be found at https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/living-in-utah.

University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date

Open Date 10/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN04169F

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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