Assistant Professor of Clinical - Psychiatry, Sex Therapist

Exciting opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Clinical Full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The scope of practice of a certified sex therapist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute involves the assessment and treatment of sexual health concerns that arise as a result of cancer diagnosis and treatment. These may include changes in physical or emotional responses related to intimacy, such as shifts in interest, comfort, sensation, or overall experience in addition to body image concerns, relationship strain, reproductive health (e.g., fertility and fertility preservation), and the psychological impact of illness on intimacy. A certified sex therapist provides evidence-based, patient-centered interventions through individual, couples, or group therapy, with a focus on improving communication, sexual function, and emotional well-being.

Job Functions:

• Provide mental health services for patients experiencing sexual health concerns following cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Provide mental health services for patients experiencing anxiety, depression or difficulty coping following cancer diagnosis
• Provide mental health screenings and conduct brief psychological interventions
• Provide mental health services, including psychological assessment, psychological testing, individual, group therapy and behavioral management
• Perform timely and complete documentation of services provided, consistent with State regulations and professional standards
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings
• Identify patients requiring psychiatric evaluation
• Assist in the development and presentation of culturally sensitive mental health services including community talks, educational resources, or programs

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Department Medical Director of Psycho-Oncology for SCCC

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Psy.D. or Ph.D.; valid State of Florida Licensed Psychologist or license-eligible
• Certification: Active AASECT Sex Therapist certification in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in sexual health and cancer

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in behavior medicine.
• Prior experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.