Duke Adult Psychiatrist/Psychooncologist – Assistant Professor
Reported by 24 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $319k – $366k
- Practice
- Psychooncology clinic at Duke · Academic medical center
24 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Adult Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist with expertise in psychooncology to provide direct patient care and participate in interdisciplinary evaluations and academic teaching at Duke Psychooncology Clinic.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Adult consult-liaison psychiatry with cancer patients
- Patient population: Adult cancer patients with psychiatric conditions
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $319k – $366k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 24 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 24 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Duke Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Psychooncology clinic at Duke
- Facility type
- Academic medical center
- Patient population
- Adult cancer patients with psychiatric conditions
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Inpatient / outpatient
- adult consult-liaison psychiatry with cancer patients
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 60%
Full description
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 https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/psychiatry for Duke Health and https://psychiatry.duke.edu/about/careers 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
- https://www.discoverdurham.com/
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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