Physician: Psych-Oncology

St. Luke's Health System; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Boise, Idaho is recruiting a Psychiatrist to join our Psych-Oncology program.

This role focuses on providing psychiatric care to adults with cancer across the disease trajectory, from diagnosis to survivorship and end-of-life, with strong team-based collaboration and integration of mental health and palliative approaches. The position offers opportunities to work with oncologists, palliative care clinicians, nurses, and social workers in a busy community cancer

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, board certification or eligibility in General Psychiatry.
• Ideal fellowship training or substantial clinical experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
• Demonstrated interest or experience in palliative care integration within oncology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, community-based team.
• Comfort with managing high-volume clinical care in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients with cancer experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, delirium, or other mental health conditions.
• Offer consultation-liaison psychiatry services for oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Support patients and families through transitions in care, survivorship, and advanced illness.
• Work collaboratively with oncologists, palliative care clinicians, nurses, social workers, and integrative medicine providers to deliver whole-person care.
• Contribute to care pathways and quality improvement projects that improve efficiency and patient experience in the cancer center.
• Provide education and support to oncology staff regarding recognition and management of psychosocial distress.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Outpatient psychiatry

Palliative care integration

Education

MD or DO

Board certification or eligibility in General Psychiatry

Job description

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is recruiting a Psychiatrist to join our growing Psych-Oncology program. This role will focus on providing psychiatric care to adults with cancer across the disease trajectory from diagnosis to treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life. The position is designed for a psychiatrist who values team-based care, close collaboration with oncology colleagues, and practical integration of mental health and palliative approaches into a busy community cancer center setting.

Psychiatrist – Psych-Oncology

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients with cancer experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, delirium, or other mental health conditions.
• Offer consultation-liaison psychiatry services for oncology inpatients and outpatients.
• Support patients and families through transitions in care, survivorship, and advanced illness.
• Work collaboratively with oncologists, palliative care clinicians, nurses, social workers, and integrative medicine providers to deliver whole-person care.
• Contribute to care pathways and quality improvement projects that improve efficiency and patient experience in the cancer center.
• Provide education and support to oncology staff regarding recognition and management of psychosocial distress.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, board certification or eligibility in General Psychiatry.
• Ideal fellowship training or substantial clinical experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
• Demonstrated interest or experience in palliative care integration within oncology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, community-based team.
• Comfort with managing high-volume clinical care in an outpatient setting.

Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke's Cancer Institute for more than 50 years. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment. Our main cancer center in Boise brings you medical and radiation oncology specialists, as well as fellowship trained cancer surgeons in areas such as thoracic, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and urologic oncology. We’re also home to Idaho’s only pediatric cancer program and federally sponsored hemophilia center.

Why Providers Choose St. Luke’s

More than sixty specialties converge here, including Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital. Physicians benefit from modern operating suites, advanced technology, and integrated support through technology – enabling them to spend more time on meaningful patient care and less on administrative burdens.

But inside St. Luke’s, the standout feature isn’t equipment or facilities—it’s the culture.

We believe exceptional care begins with an environment that supports our clinicians. Nationally recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine program for reducing burnout and boosting clinician well-being, St. Luke’s leads in team collaboration, professional growth, and shared decision-making.

What's in it for you

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, financial support through Fidelity, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.