Pediatric Psychologist - Cancer Patient & Family Support, Clinical Faculty
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Pay Range: $131K–$188K.
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Job Description
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" [https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/cedars-sinai-ranks-among-top-us-hospitals-for-10th-consecutive-year/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_content=banner-img_img&utm_campaign=INC-149-RES-USNWR-All-Staff-Send&mkt_tok=NTU2LVNWTy0yNDEAAAGb9XUSf8aImmVsA4Y8n3aA3i_2iYUBeBnmFklEnyD7EuXRsyGy7A8INaK1q4k-DaWrqw_YuAtLPoVA7C_WibnuhelHpqWOS9npuEnivvNoAA] 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 7,600 new cancer cases each year, creating customized, coordinated care plans that fit each patient’s unique needs.
About Cedars-Sinai
Ranked #1 in California* and on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll for 10 consecutive years, [https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/cedars-sinai-ranks-among-top-us-hospitals-for-10th-consecutive-year/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_content=banner-img_img&utm_campaign=INC-149-RES-USNWR-All-Staff-Send&mkt_tok=NTU2LVNWTy0yNDEAAAGb9XUSf8aImmVsA4Y8n3aA3i_2iYUBeBnmFklEnyD7EuXRsyGy7A8INaK1q4k-DaWrqw_YuAtLPoVA7C_WibnuhelHpqWOS9npuEnivvNoAA] we are a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that encompasses primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to lifesaving discoveries [https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research/news.html] and innovations.
Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching, and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation.
Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.
Community Outreach and Engagement
Community Outreach and Engagement
[https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/health-sciences-university/research/departments-institutes/cancer/community.html] (COE) at Cedars-Sinai Cancer is dedicated to reducing the cancer burden in our catchment area (Los Angeles County) by engaging communities and increasing cancer prevention, screening and clinical trial accruals, developing impactful research, and advancing policy initiatives.
Academic Research
Along with caring for patients, 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 also training the next generation of physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Physicians and scientists at Cedars-Sinai are actively engaged in translational research to bring medical advancements directly from the laboratory to the bedside.
[https://www.cedars-sinai.org/research.html]
Our Compensation Philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees.
The base pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors.
This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
Pay Range: $131,005 – $187,513.
Key Responsibilities
Provide emotional, behavioral, and developmental support to children and adolescents with cancer and their families. Manage programmatic, clinical, academic, and research responsibilities while collaborating with oncology teams.
Requirements
Requires board eligibility or certification in Clinical Child/Adolescent or Pediatric Psychology and eligibility for a California psychologist license. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in pediatric psychology research through publications or funding.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Psychologist - Cancer Patient & Family Support, Clinical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Psychologist) — ranked against 66 active Pediatrics (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
In California, the Psychologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (35 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$121k nationally (354 salary observations; 833 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$159k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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