Psycho-Oncology Psychiatrist

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 318,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Providence Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle seeks a compassionate Clinical Psychiatrist to join our Psycho-Oncology Program, providing specialized psychiatric care to adult oncology patients as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with oncology social workers, medical oncologists, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors, and supportive care professionals across our campuses, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Board certification
• Interest or experience in psycho-oncology, neuropsychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, palliative care, or complex medical populations
• Expertise in psychopharmacologic management of medically complex patients
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized psychiatric care to adult oncology patients as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with oncology social workers, medical oncologists, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors and supportive care professionals
• Contribute to program development, education and clinical excellence within psycho-oncology services

Skills

Psycho-oncology interest

Neuropsychiatry

Consultation-liaison psychiatry

Palliative care

Complex medical populations

Education

Board certification

Job description

Join a Leading Cancer Care Program in Seattle

The Providence Swedish Cancer Institute is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Clinical Psychiatrist to join a nationally recognized Psycho-Oncology Program. In this role, you will provide specialized psychiatric care to adult oncology patients as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team dedicated to addressing the emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of individuals throughout their cancer journey.

You will work alongside oncology social workers, medical oncologists, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors, and supportive care professionals within one of the largest and most comprehensive cancer programs in the Pacific Northwest with campuses in Seattle, Edmonds, Issaquah and Ballard. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families while helping shape the future of psychosocial oncology services.

Why Join Swedish Cancer Institute?

• Be part of a well-established, growing Psycho-Oncology Program embedded within a comprehensive cancer center

• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to whole-person cancer care

• Practice in a supportive environment that values innovation, quality, and patient-centered care

• Opportunity to contribute to program development, education, and clinical excellence

• Strong psychosocial support services (social work, art therapy, music therapy, survivorship, palliative care)

• Leadership opportunity to further build and expand psycho-oncology services

• Competitive guaranteed salary with incentive opportunities

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Desired Qualifications:

• Board certification

• Interest or experience in psycho-oncology, neuropsychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, palliative care, or complex medical populations

• Expertise in psychopharmacologic management of medically complex patients

• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate patient care

Live and Work in Seattle

Enjoy practicing in one of the nation's most vibrant and scenic cities. Seattle offers an exceptional quality of life, with access to world-class dining, arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, nearby mountains, and forests.

Compensation is between $317,629 and $400,211 per year

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You'll Work

Swedish Medical Group is an integrated team of more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving the greater Seattle area. As part of Swedish Health System, medical group providers benefit from centralized system support and a shared EMR (Epic). With easy access to seven Swedish Medical Center campuses, providers are able to serve northwest Washington residents with superior integrated, coordinated care.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran