Posted in Other about 4 hours ago.
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Department:
Psychiatry - General - 412202
04/10/2024
Yes
Permanent Faculty
Clinical Instructor - AYA Lead Clinician
Fixed Term Faculty
FAC0005030
Full-Time Permanent
40
1
North Carolina, US
08/05/2024
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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
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The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine is seeking a licensed clinician to serve in a leadership role in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program, which is located organizationally within the Comprehensive Cancer Support Program. The AYA program is a well-established inter-professional program provides developmentally- appropriate psychosocial and medical care for AYA cancer patients and their support communities, advances research in the field of AYA oncology, educates providers about the unique needs of young people living with cancer, and improves care for AYAs. The program aims to deliver high-quality cancer care for AYA patients throughout the care continuum and across the state of North Carolina. Members of the UNC AYA program provide direct clinical care, conduct clinical and translational research, educate health care providers and patients, and engage in local and national AYA advocacy efforts. This is a 100% FTE, fixed-term Clinical Instructor position.
The AYA lead clinician will fulfill a critical role in the care of teenagers and young adults treated for cancer at the University of North Carolina. The AYA lead clinician will meet with patients and, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, develop a supportive care plan designed specifically for that patient. The successful candidate will develop an extensive knowledge of supportive care resources (e.g., clinical services; psychosocial support; educational programs; financial assistance) for AYA patients offered within and outside of UNC. This position will involve consultation to and
collaboration with oncologists, nurses, mental health clinicians, and other cancer-related clinicians and staff members. Other clinical duties include:
Not Applicable.
Interested candidates may apply by going to
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/278108 and attaching a curriculum vitae and letter of application. Please include the names of 2-3 references.
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