Pediatric Psychologist - Cancer Patient & Family Support, Clinical Faculty

Pediatric Psychologist - Cancer Patient & Family Support, Clinical Faculty

Join our cancer enterprise at Cedars-Sinai Cancer during a transformational period of growth and impact. Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a top 10 academic medical center for NIH funding with over $150M in extramural research grant funding. As the largest academic medical center in the western United States, Cedars-Sinai is a world-renowned medical center, named to the Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s"Best Hospitals 2025-26" rankings. We are seeking a Pediatric Psychologist who will focus on the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of children and adolescents who are dealing with cancer, as well as supporting their families, at Cedars-Sinai Cancer.

The selected candidate will have programmatic, clinical, academic and research responsibilities in the program. The pediatric psychologist will collaborate with other faculty and staff within the oncology Patient and Family Support Program, the division of Pediatric Oncology and our oncology teams across Cedars-Sinai Cancer and the Cedars-Sinai Health System. The selected candidate will also participate in educational, research, community outreach and engagement activities that are in alignment with departmental/divisional and Cedars-Sinai Cancer priorities.

Staffed by knowledgeable and specialized clinicians and research personnel, the Patient and Family Support Program and Pediatric Oncology Program are committed to best-in-class patient care, innovative research, and ongoing education in oncology patient support. Our teams are comprised of a dedicated group of psychiatry, palliative care, physical medicine and rehab, psychology, spiritual care, dietary and social work professionals working together to advance patient care, outcomes and quality of life through patient centered care and innovative research.

Interested candidates should apply by uploading their CV and a cover letter addressed to Scott Irwin, MD, PhD.

About Cedars-Sinai Cancer

At Cedars-Sinai Cancer, we offer state-of-the-art treatments, experimental therapies, next-generation research and cutting-edge clinical trials for over 60 types of cancer at more than 10 locations throughout Greater Los Angeles. Patients turn to us because they know our progress is their progress, and our strides forward are their success.

Our rapidly expanding, vertically integrated health system is a central destination for the integration of revolutionary advances into daily clinical practice. We see over 10,300 new cancer cases each year, creating customized, coordinated care plans that fit each patient’s unique needs.

About Cedars-Sinai

Qualifications

A track record of, and dedication to, excellence in patient care

A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, organizations and leaders

Expertise in pediatric psychology research with potential for publication and/or funding in any area of pediatric psychology research

Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Child/Adolescent or Pediatric Psychology

Eligibility for an unrestricted California medical license as Psychologist

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. We are committed to expanding and strengthening our regional, national, and international reputation for delivering high value services at all sites of care. This mission has been furthered by the establishment of an expansive regional healthcare system (Cedars-Sinai Health System). The system currently includes three of the finest hospitals in Southern California beyond the flagship Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which totals more than 2,300 beds with revenues exceeding $7 billion annually. The system also has more than 50 outpatient locations spanning the entire Los Angeles region and population of over 18 million.