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Psycho-Oncology Psychiatrist Faculty Position: Manhattan, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Memorial Sloan
$198,500-$417,500
United States, New York, New York
200 Hudson Street (Show on map)
Aug 27, 2025
About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Role Overview: Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Psycho-Oncology Psychiatrist Faculty Position The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences currently has over 45 full-time faculty with wide interests in psycho-oncology clinical care, teaching, and research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. MSK provides excellent benefits including faculty housing benefits. https://www.mskcc.org/departments/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences This faculty position offers opportunities for clinical care, teaching, and collaborative research. This position will provide psychiatric care to MSK's Manhattan locations and will provide outpatient care with a mix of in-person and telehealth. The position will also provide consultation-liaison psychiatric services for cancer patients at our main hospital. The position will work with cancer patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses and all cancer stages. This full-time position provides a unique opportunity for a blend of patient care, teaching/fellowship training, collaborative research, and program development. - Approximately 3 to 4 days of outpatient clinic depending on inpatient coverage. - Regular scheduled weeks providing consultation-liaison inpatient coverage at MSK's Main Campus, up to 8 weeks a year. - Weekday and weekend on call coverage, approximately 30 days of call a year including up to five weekends. - Opportunities for teaching activities for fellows, residents, and medical students. - Opportunities for inpatient and outpatient clinical supervision of fellows. Key Qualifications: Candidates must have clinical experience and appropriate training in working with adult cancer patients and their families. This search is open to potential candidates with an M.D. or D.O. at all levels of career experience and appointments will be made at an academic level commensurate with the appointee's experience. Applicants must possess a full and unrestricted license to practice Psychiatry in the State of New York (or must be licensed in another jurisdiction and be eligible for licensure in New York and New Jersey). Applicants must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO) or equivalent. Board-certification in Psychiatry. Board certification or eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is preferred. Eligible for appointment at an academic rank ranging from Instructor to Professor. Candidates must have clinical experience and appropriate training in working with adult cancer patients and their families. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Excellent communication skills and passion for teaching. The ability to work in a team environment. Respect for diversity. MSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Professional competence, ethical standards, and the ability to serve as a role model for other faculty, fellows, and resident physicians. Explore more about the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Core Skills: Salary Range : $198,500-$417,500 Contact Information: If you have any questions about this job opportunity, please contact Laurie Schulman, Assistant to Chairman, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Office direct: (646) 888-0052 Email: schulmal@mskcc.org Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter, brief statement of experience and interests, CV, and contact information for three references in your application submission. Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $0.00 - $10,000,000.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. 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