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Job description
Join us as a Adult Psychiatrist/Psycho-Oncology - Assistant Professor
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke Health and Duke University School of Medicine are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Adult Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist with psychooncology experience to join a growing, collaborative academic team. This position is in the Duke Psychooncology Clinic at the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI).
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
This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic institution and play a key role in shaping the future of adult psychiatric care at Duke. To learn more about our programs, please visit for Duke Health and for Duke University School of Medicine
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 - Durham, NC 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
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
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