Organization: Banner Health

Posted until: October 2, 2023

Description

Excellent opportunity for an Academic Pediatric Psychologist to practice in a pediatric oncology clinical setting. Our robust and experienced team focuses on providing exceptional patient care. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and multi-disciplined team in Tucson Arizona.

The hired candidate will complete comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including psychotherapy sessions. Manage consultations to professional staff concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients. Develop, implement, and document the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients. Assist with care coordination with other members of the patient care team. Provide education to patients, family members, and significant others.

Position Details & Requirements:

PhD or PsyD

Accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)

Psychological evaluations utilizing various forms of therapy; treating emotional, social, and behavioral health conditions

Patient population: pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients (0-30) with hematologic conditions and cancer

Dedicated to excellent communication and collaboration with multi-specialty teams

Comfort with play therapy is a valuable skill in this role

Desire to engage and practice in academic medicine

M-F

No call

Schedule may vary dependent on patient volume

Potential flexibility for tele visits

Experience preferred but highly qualified new graduates will be considered Location: Diamond Children’s Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner – University Medicine, a health system anchored in Phoenix and Tucson that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this merger is academic medicine – research, teaching, and patient care – across three academic medical centers.

Banner Health offers competitive salary and recruitment incentives, along with an industry-leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family, including:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans

Paid time off plans

Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days

Financial savings resources

Career advancement and optimal work/life balance

Employee Discounts

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.