Assistant Professor of Clinical - Psychiatry, Sex Therapist

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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. 

For further details, please contact:

Nicola Cobb

Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty-UMMG