Staff Psychologist | Maimonides Cancer Center

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maimonides Cancer Center is seeking a Staff Psychologist to join their Behavioral Health and Cancer Supportive Services team. This full-time position involves providing evaluation and therapy for adult and pediatric cancer patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology and have current NYS licensure, with a strong emphasis on experience in psychodiagnostic assessment and therapeutic treatments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Continuing education seminars

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with cancer patients preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• At least 1 year of post-doctoral clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, evaluation, & treatment for adult and pediatric cancer patients.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists and oncologists.
• Supervise psychology interns and psychiatric residents.

Skills

Psychodiagnostic Assessment

Psychotherapeutic Treatments

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of a second language

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Current NYS Licensure as a Psychologist

Clinical Psychology internship

Job description

Staff Psychologist | Maimonides Cancer CenterMonday-Friday 9am to 5pm (35 hours/week)

THE BEST CAREERS. RIGHT HERE
@ BROOKLYN’S LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMES

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree’s philosophy ofpatient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides’ clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

The Maimonides Cancer Center in Brooklyn is looking to hire a full time Psychologist to join its Behavioral Health/Cancer Supportive Services team to provide consultation, evaluation, & treatment of adult and pediatric cancer patients from diverse backgrounds.You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team which includes the center Psychiatrist and Social Workers as well as with medical team members including: Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Nurses, a Dietitian, and a Palliative Care Physician. Strong consideration will be given to those with prior interdisciplinary team and health psychology experience.

This position is entirely located in the outpatient cancer center and is an 1199 Union position and involves teaching/supervision of psychology interns and psychiatric residents. Psychologists attend continuing education seminars and benefit from other professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Current NYS Licensure as a Psychologist or License Eligible with a Limited Permit
• Clinical Psychology internship plus at least 1 year of post-doctoral clinical experience preferred
• Skilled in Psychodiagnostic Assessment and Psychotherapeutic Treatments including individual, group and family therapy.
• Experience working with cancer patients or a medically ill population preferred
• Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus

Salary: $67.11 - $83.83 per hour.

We offer competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Psychologists attend continuing education seminars and benefit from other professional development opportunities.

For immediate consideration, please contact [e-mail] & [e-mail]

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.