Oncology Psychologist

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Oncology Psychologist','03166-67521','United States-Colorado-Denver-Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center','Full-time','Physicians Physicians Assistants & Extenders','!*!Special Care In the Heart of Denver Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) provides state-of-the-art, complex medical care in the heart of Denver, treating patients from all over the Rocky Mountain region. We are home to a Cancer Center distinguished by the Commission on Cancer as a Center of Excellence and the largest Bone Marrow Transplant Center in the Rocky Mountain region. P/SL holds centers of excellence designations in Neonatal Intensive Care, Spine and Joint Care and Bariatric Surgery as well as Stroke Certification and Level IV trauma.
 
Oncology Psychologist
Position Summary: This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St Luke’s Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The BMT Psychologist provides psychosocial assessment of potential stem cell transplant patients. They provide supportive psychotherapy to patients and their family members or caretakers requiring emotional and psychosocial assistance. The BMT psychologist also consults with BMT staff regarding patient and family needs.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The BMT psychologist will fulfill a number of duties, encompassed under the scope of psychological practice, to enhance the BMT patient’s experience, and to strengthen the goals of the BMT program. The BMT psychologist meets with new patients and their families for psychosocial needs assessment and examines support and coping resources. As such, they provide counseling to pre-transplant patients as needed to prepare them for the transplant process. They offer psychological support to patients (clinic patients and inpatients) and families during the transplant process, as well as follow-up counseling on an ongoing basis. The BMT psychologist also provides inpatient services to general oncology patients and their families. They act as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system, and facilitate team support of identified patient and family needs through ongoing communication with clinic team members. They develop and maintain support groups to enhance the quality of care to patients and their families. Provides education to patients and clinic staff regarding skills and knowledge specific to the role of a psychologist in a medical practice. Initiates active program of research on psychosocial issues of BMT patients. Communicates skillfully and professionally with patients and their families, with physicians, co-workers and other health care personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population, which include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Documents all communication accurately and appropriately. Displays and models collaborative interaction and a team approach with other members of the health care team to provide optimal care. Promotes discussion of ethical issues that arise in the care of patients. Facilitates employee support groups as needed. Facilitates teamwork and cooperation between clinical staff and other practice personnel. Provides speaking services to groups and organizations to facilitate public understanding of the emotional component of the cancer experience. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Participates in quality improvement activities. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Maintains clean, safe, and organized working environment. Follows safety policies to comply with all OSHA guidelines. Additional Skills and Abilities: Displays positive demeanor towards patients, co-workers, physicians and work. Exhibits behavior that promotes friendliness and cooperation. Demonstrates a willingness to work with and for others; is flexible and courteous. Demonstrates organizational skills. Suggests improvements and implements new ideas without directive to do so where necessary. Displays good judgment in problem solving. Accepts constructive comments. All interactions are conducted in a compassionate and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care. The BMT Psychologist will work with all members of the BMT team in accordance with the Mission and Values of P/SL. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children expects our Code of Conduct Value Statements to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. • We recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual • We treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness • We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives. • We trust our colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect and dignity.
 
 
 ','!*!Position Requirements: A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed in the state of Colorado. ABPP certification in clinical or health psychology preferred. B. Education: Doctoral degree in clinical psychology. C. Experience: Three years oncology experience preferred. D. Special Qualifications: Requires excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine a course of action, and relay this information accurately to the appropriate party. Clear and concise documentation skills are necessary to provide accurate data submissions. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information is essential. Strong organizational skills and people skills required to handle to the volume of data requests. Must have the ability to work independently, be able to prioritize workload, add develop efficient methods of managing time. Ability to anticipate problems and work effectively to solve issues. Knowledge of all applicable federal and state regulations. Working knowledge of cancer care treatments and diagnoses. Degree of supervision required: Involves general guidance and direction by the Director and the BMT Program Lead Psychologist. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Ages of Patients Served: This position requires knowledge of growth and developmental needs of patients and families. Personnel in this position must recognize and respond to the behaviors of patients and families in each age category. The employee must be able to demonstrate the special skills required to care for patients and their families according to standards. (The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.) ','Oncology Psychologist

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