Psycho Oncologist | Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is honored to be recognized as a CHLM APP Employer of Excellence.

The Psycho-Oncology Section within the Division of Onco-Medicine at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is experiencing continued expansion. In support of this growth, we are seeking a qualified Psycho-Oncology Health Psychologist to deliver inpatient and outpatient services at our facilities in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Psycho-Oncology Health Psychologist to collaborate with our esteemed team of oncologists in providing comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care.

The selected candidate will evaluate and address the psychological, social, behavioral, cognitive, and ethical dimensions of cancer. Responsibilities include delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary support to patients and caregivers throughout all phases of the disease, while considering factors that impact disease progression.

The Psycho-Oncologist is expected to serve as an integral member of the Division, contributing to clinical, research, and educational initiatives offered by Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at our Phoenix metropolitan campuses.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in clinical psychology from an accredited institution, with licensure as a clinical psychologist.
• Required experience in psycho-oncology.
• Preferred: Post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology or psycho-oncology.
• Active Arizona psychology license.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
• Credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• No on-call duties or weekend requirements.

Banner Health, recognized as a Top 10 Health System for clinical performance by Thomson Reuters, has partnered with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center—ranked number one in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for seven of the past nine years—to establish Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. This collaboration extends MD Anderson's expertise beyond Houston, delivering an unparalleled standard of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area and the broader Southwest region.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.

We provide a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please submit your application today.

Position ID: POS15090

Banner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center opened the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on Sept. 26, 2011 on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.  To provide the best care to all of the Phoenix area, we have extended our services to other Banner campuses including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, and Banner University Medical Center, downtown Phoenix.

The center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.

MD Anderson’s mission to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention” complements Banner Health’s mission “to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.” MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For seven of the past nine years, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals" a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

Cancer Focus
While the cancer center will provide care for all types of cancers, our primary focuses include:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancers
• Gynecologic cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers
• Liquid tumors, such as lymphoma and leukemia

Special Features

• Convenience, accessibility and healing are the cornerstones of the center.
• Its design merges the “high tech” world of medicine with the “high touch” needs of cancer patients to provide customized, holistic care.
• The center’s unique environment incorporates proven evidence-based design theories to enhance healing such as natural light, artwork, water features and views of nature.
• Patient and family amenities include:
  • Expansive lobbies
  • Outdoor balconies for infusion therapy
  • Larger patient rooms and treatment areas
  • Patient and family support
  • Retail services