Psychologist Transplant and Cellular Therapy

Salary Estimate: $99881.60 - $149760.00 / year Learn more about the benefits offered ( ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Psychologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications I. The Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) Psychologist plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Presbyterian/St. Lukeu2019s Medical Center by addressing the emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial needs of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. This position expands care beyond traditional medical treatment to support the whole personu2014patients, caregivers, and familiesu2014throughout the transplant continuum. The psychologist conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments for potential transplant candidates, provides evidenceu2011based psychotherapy, and offers ongoing support before, during, and after transplant. This role also includes consultation with multidisciplinary team members, development of supportive programming, and contribution to research initiatives that advance psychosocial care in transplant and oncology populations. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Care u00b7 Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations for stem cell transplant and cellular therapy candidates, assessing readiness, coping resources, and support systems. u00b7 Perform cognitive assessments to evaluate memory, attention, executive functioning, and decisionu2011making capacity when clinically indicated. Provide followu2011up evaluation, feedback, and documentation, and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary team. Identify how cognitive impairment, psychological distress, or social barriers may affect treatment adherence, safety, and overall transplant eligibility or outcomes. u00b7 Provide individual, family, and caregiver psychotherapy across the transplant trajectory (preu2011transplant, inpatient, and outpatient phases). u00b7 Deliver crisis intervention, adjustment counseling, and supportive therapy for patients experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, trauma responses, or complex medical decisionu2011making. u00b7 Offer inpatient psychological services to TCT patients as needed. u00b7 Serve as a patient and family advocate, helping them navigate the healthcare system and access appropriate resources. Interdisciplinary Collaboration u00b7 Consult with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other TCT team members regarding psychosocial needs, risk factors, and care planning. u00b7 Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute psychological expertise to treatment discussions. u00b7 Provide education to staff on behavioral health considerations in transplant and oncology care. Program Development & Support u00b7 Develop, implement, and facilitate support groups for patients and caregivers. u00b7 Create educational materials and programming to enhance patient and family coping throughout the transplant process. Research & Quality Improvement u00b7 Initiate or collaborate on research related to psychosocial aspects of transplantation and cellular therapy. u00b7 Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and outcomes. II. Presbyterian/St. Lukeu2019s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children expects our ICARE behavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community. u2022 Integrity u2013 We are honest and do what we say u2022 Compassion u2013 We are sympathetic to the needs of others u2022 Accountability u2013 We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes u2022 Respect u2013 We value others and embrace differences u2022 Excellence u2013 We take personal pride in exceeding expectations III. Position Requirements: A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed in the state of Colorado . ABPP certification in clinical or health psychology preferred. B. Education: Doctoral degree in clinical psychology. C. Experience: Three years oncology experience preferred. D. Special Qualifications: This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities. The psychologist must be able to accurately assess complex information, apply critical thinking to determine appropriate courses of action, and clearly communicate recommendations to patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members. Excellent documentation skills are essential for maintaining accurate clinical records and data submissions. The position demands strict adherence to confidentiality standards, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage a high volume of clinical and administrative tasks while working independently. The psychologist should be adept at prioritizing workload, developing efficient timeu2011management strategies, anticipating challenges, and implementing effective solutions. A working knowledge of cancer care, transplant processes, and relevant federal and state regulations is required, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a fastu2011paced medical environment. Benefits HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services + Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services + Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence + Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling + Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing + Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patientsu2019 total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNowu00ae urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONEu2019s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Lukeu2019s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Childrenu2019s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journalsu2019 list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldu2019s Most Ethical Companiesu00ae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Created: 2026-03-07