Duke Adult Psychiatrist/Psychooncologist – Assistant Professor

Position Highlights

Faculty appointment at Duke University School of Medicine (rank based on experience)
Opportunities available for: Early-career psychiatrists
Experienced physicians interested in clinical leadership roles
Join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and educators
Contribute to the expansion and innovation of a Psychooncology program embedded in Duke Oncology Clinical

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment planning
• Care for adult cancer patients with a broad range of psychiatric conditions
• Engage in both individual and team-based care delivery models

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor: Health professions students including Duke medical students
  GME trainees including Duke psychiatry and Med-Psych residents
  Provide didactic sessions and in-service trainings
  Opportunities to participate in curriculum development and education initiatives

Scholarly & Program Development Opportunities

• Engagement in scholarship is supported and encouraged
  Contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives, care innovation, and programs that improve access to behavioral health care in Oncology

Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry
  Training and experience working with cancer patients in active treatment, post-treatment, and on palliative course
  Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and collaboration
  Passion for expanding access to high-quality mental health care to cancer patients
  Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Duke?

• Collaborative, team-based care model
  Opportunities for clinical program development
  Access to leading research institutes and academic resources
  Strong institutional support for professional growth

Location Highlights

• Part of the vibrant Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)
• Diverse living options: urban, suburban, and rural
• Renowned for culture, food, and outdoor activities
• Hub for innovation, research, and education

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Health, dental, and retirement plans
• Family-friendly and wellness-focused programs