Psych-Oncology Psychiatrist - Collaborative Cancer Care

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 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