Psycho-Oncology Opportunity at Atrium Health in Beautiful Charlotte, NC!

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving healthcare system invites experienced Behavioral Health physicians to join their Levine Cancer team in Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing psychiatric care to oncology patients in an academic environment, complemented by collaboration with diverse health professionals and opportunities for research.

Qualifications

• CL fellowship preferred.
• Psycho-oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation and treatment of oncology patients.
• Work in outpatient clinic within a cancer research and treatment institute.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in supportive oncology.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in collegial care team

Education

MD/DO

Job description

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced Behavioral Health physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Levine Cancer team at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient clinic within premier cancer research and treatment institute
• Full-time weekday work schedule, 1 in 8 weekends- Virtual CL call coverage
• Joining thriving psycho-oncology section comprised of 20+ LCSWs, 4 Psychologists, 2 Psychotherapists, and RN/CMA support along with substantial support programs.
• Psycho-Oncology administratively structured within Department of Supportive Oncology that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration with Palliative Medicine, Integrative Oncology, Neuropsychology, Cancer Rehabilitation, Long Term Survivorship and Cancer Nutrition.
• Established integrated services with oncologic teams and steady referral streams.
• Academic (Heme Onc/Palliative Medicine Fellows, Psychiatry residents, and medical student rotations) and research time could be allocated.
• Provide psychiatric consultation and treatment of oncology patients.

Ideal Candidate:

• CL fellowship preferred
• Psycho-oncology experience preferred

Levine Cancer of Atrium Health is a unique institution designed with the innovative vision to deliver outstanding cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers. At LCI, there are more than 200 cancer doctors experienced in treating the full spectrum of solid tumor and blood cancers. With training from some of the nation’s best cancer programs and expertise in treating even the rarest and most challenging cases, our specialists have the knowledge and skill needed to best treat our patients.

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte is a vital part of Carolinas Medical Center and is the largest regional provider of mental health and substance abuse services in the Carolinas. They provide the most advanced care in psychiatric and substance abuse services and offers treatment options for adults, adolescents, and children through a comprehensive, integrated system of inpatient and outpatient programs.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

• MD/DO
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a collegial care team
• Comfortable with onsite and virtual environments