Clinical Health Psychologist in Oncology

The Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center is recruiting a Clinical Health Psychologist to join our growing Psycho-Oncology program within the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care. Through a combination of in-person and virtual visits, providers will focus on the clinical care of adults with a wide range of cancer types and across the disease trajectory. Care delivery is supported by a large interdisciplinary team within the cancer center network that includes psychiatry, social work, palliative medicine, medical and radiation oncology, PT/OT, nutrition, integrative medicine services, and much more. Opportunities in education, research, and quality improvement are also available.

Candidates should have appropriate clinical experience and a passion for working with adults with medical illness. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited psychology program, an internship with experience in clinical health psychology, and a post-doctoral fellowship. Eligibility for licensure in Ohio is essential. Applicants interested in part-time or full-time positions will be considered.

This dynamic position commands a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• Generous coverage for time away (vacation, sick time, holidays, CME)
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Academic appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Please remember to include a cover letter and CV with your application.

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has been improving the health and lives of the people and communities it serves since 1914. Akron General includes: Akron General Medical Center, a 532-bed teaching and research medical center, and Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation, the area’s largest provider of rehabilitation services; Akron General Partners, which includes Partners Physician Group, the Akron General Health & Wellness Centers, Lodi Community Hospital, Community Health Centers and other companies; Akron General Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates; and Akron General Foundation. For more information about Akron General, visit akrongeneral.org.

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Akron is part of Northeast Ohio, which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each area provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities.

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