Palliative Care Psychologist

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The University of Utah Palliative Care Services Program, within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, invites applications for a psychologist position in our adult palliative care clinic located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a Clinical Attending faculty appointment on the adjunct track within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah.

Since its establishment in 2006, our program has been dedicated to providing specialty palliative care for patients with a wide range of serious illnesses. We seek a psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, interdisciplinary palliative care as part of a collaborative team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

The psychologist will provide psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for patients with serious illness and their families within an outpatient palliative care setting. The psychologist will collaborate closely with other interdisciplinary team members to address the psychological, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of serious illness. Opportunities are available to participate in trainee education, program development, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities consistent with the candidate’s interests and program needs.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited graduate program in clinical, counseling, or health psychology

• Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Utah

• At least one year of supervised clinical experience in psychotherapy, health psychology, behavioral medicine, or related clinical practice

• Demonstrated experience or training in working with patients with chronic, serious, or life-limiting medical conditions

• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral internship

• Eligible for board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and willing to obtain ABPP board certification within 3 years of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or other medical settings

• Experience delivering evidence-based psychotherapies(e.g., CBT, ACT, meaning-centered therapy, supportive therapy) to individuals and families coping with illness, grief, and loss

• Experience conducting capacity assessments, behavioral health screenings, and psychosocial evaluation sin medical populations

• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams(physicians, nurses, social work, chaplaincy, etc.)

• Two or more years of post-licensure clinical experience, with interest inclinical supervision and the education of trainees

Why Join Us? The Supportive and Palliative Care Services Program is committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating academic environment. We offer a competitive compensation package and professional growth opportunities within a collegial and supportive workplace.

Salt Lake City offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.26 million residents. Nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the city provides unparalleled access to world-class outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. It boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene with theater, music, and professional sports. More information about life in Utah can be found at https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/living-in-utah.

Please apply online including a CV and letter of interest here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211464.

Inquires may be sent to: Cari Low, MD, FACP, c/o Enrique Gonzalez at enrique.gonzalez@hsc.utah.edu.

University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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