Psychologist - Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences - Supportive Oncology - Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Work Type: Full Time

Supportive Oncology Clinical Psychologist – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Clinical Psychologist, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients with greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

About Supportive Oncology:

• Core program within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, fully integrated into the Rush University Cancer Center
• Multidisciplinary services to enhance health and well-being for cancer patients and their loved ones across the entire care continuum
• Integral part of Comprehensive Care Beyond Cancer, including Supportive Oncology, High Risk, Survivorship, and Medical Subspecialties
• Current offerings include:

o Mental health care
o Integrative therapies
o Nutrition support
o Care management services and patient navigation
o Spiritual care
o Sexual health

• Committed to innovative, collaborative, and compassionate care that:

o Decreases distress and improves quality of life using tailored, evidence-informed practices

o Reduces symptom burden from cancer or its treatment

o Connects patients to needed support through program growth and strong community partnerships

• Strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and advancing equity in healthcare

Position Highlights:

• Core member of Cancer Center multidisciplinary teams
• Provide psychological evaluation and intervention for patients and families in inpatient and ambulatory care settings
• Direct support to medical teams in inpatient and ambulatory cancer care settings
• Ample opportunities for:

o Program development
o Clinical research and scholarship
o Training and supervision

Ideal Candidate:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Eligible for Illinois psychology license
• Strong clinical skills in psycho-oncology or health psychology with medical populations (e.g., cardiology, transplant, oncology preferred)
• High potential for and interest in conducting research
• Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative academic medical setting

We welcome applications from candidates committed to excellence in clinical care, program innovation, and advancing psychosocial support for people affected by cancer.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $115,233 - $172,012

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.