UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS IS HIRING A FULL-TIME PSYCHOLOGIST II TO HELP SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND CANCER SUPPORT.

Hours: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Shadyside Medical Building, Ste 604
Department Details: Center for Counseling and Cancer Support provides psychologic care and medication management for psychiatric symptoms in those dealing with a cancer diagnosis themselves or serving as caregiver to someone with cancer. We provide evidenced based treatment for management of symptoms often seen in cancer, including but not limited to adjustment reactions, depression, anxiety, sleep-related issues, cancer related cognitive impairment, cancer related fatigue, body image issues, sexual health concerns, survivorship issues, etc. Job affords opportunities for teaching clinically and didactically. Opportunities for professional education are included. Hybrid flexibility can be available. In this role, you will be providing individual psychotherapy, including providing accurate diagnosis and development and implementation of a psychotherapy treatment plan. Other responsibilities include care coordination with oncology providers, participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and complete records and data collection, performed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains knowledge of the literature relevant to the relevant patient population.
• Provides crisis sessions to support and assist patients experiencing acute distress and/or symptoms, as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant literature and empirically validated treatments.
• Demonstrates highly developed knowledge and skill in the area of differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.
• Schedules sufficient volume of patients so that direct service productivity standards are maintained within the department.
• Performs psychological assessment with accurate diagnostic impressions.
• Provides formal teaching and supervision for staff and trainees.
• Provides behavioral health services, using empirically validated treatments and interventions.
• Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care and treatment planning.
• Provides behavioral health services in using an acute and maintenance model.
• Participates in regular supervisory meetings with direct supervisor to review adherence to program standards.
• Works collaboratively with other service lines at UPMC and outside agencies assuring continuity of care with referral sources and other providers. May participate in research efforts by assisting in subject recruitment, conducting research assessments or treatment, as directed by supervisor.
• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of experience in Psychology or related field.
• Post-doctoral fellowship in position specific area (preferred).
• Excellent clinical interviewing and assessment/therapy skills to work with patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills.