Palliative Care Psychologist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a psychologist for our adult palliative care clinic in Salt Lake City. You will conduct psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness, working within a collaborative team including physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

The role offers opportunities for trainee education, program development, quality improvement, and scholarly activities aligned with your interests and program needs.

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 practice
• 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 outpatient palliative care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to address psychological, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of illness
• Participate in trainee education, program development, quality improvement, and scholarly activities

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based therapies

Capacity assessments

Behavioral health screenings

Education

PhD or PsyD in psychology

Utah psychologist license

APA-accredited doctoral internship

ABPP certification eligibility within 3 years

Job description

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.

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, as well as a diverse and inclusive community. More information about life in Utah can be found at https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/living-in-utah

Inquires may be sent to:Cari Low, MD, FACP, c/o Enrique Gonzalez at [e-mail].

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.

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/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited graduate program in clinical, counseling, orhealth psychology
• Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Utah
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience in psychotherapy, healthpsychology, behavioral medicine, or related clinical practice
• Demonstrated experience or training in working with patients with chronic, serious, orlife-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, andpsychosocial evaluations in medical populations
• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, social work, chaplaincy, etc.)
• Two or more years of post-licensure clinical experience, with interest in clinical supervision and the education of trainees