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New Orleans, Louisiana

Clinical Psychologist - Oncology (Evergreen)

PsychologistIncludes callFull-Time Prescriptive Authority State

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

OCHSNER HEALTH IS SEEKING A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST TO JOIN ITS DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND WORK EXCLUSIVELY WITH ONCOLOGY PATIENTS IN THE GAYLE AND TOM BENSON CANCER.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) from an APA-approved program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana. Candidate must have also completed internship training at an APA-Approved site.

The position involves working closely with our multi-disciplinary teams including Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Neuro-oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation to provide requisite and clinically important psychosocial care.

It also involves collaboration with our Pediatric Hematology-Oncology colleagues, working with members of our Palliative Oncology Team, and occasional travel to satellite facilities in the Greater New Orleans area. The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.

Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision.

Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services.

Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually.

Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region.

To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit ochsner.org. New Orleans is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in America.

Amenities include multiple universities, academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining, cultural interests, renowned live entertainment and music. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.

Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.

In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.

To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit ochsner.org. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.

Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024 Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!

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Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.

Key Responsibilities

The clinical psychologist will provide specialized psychosocial care to oncology patients within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include collaborating with various oncology departments and pediatric hematology-oncology to support patient well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved program and have completed an APA-approved internship. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Louisiana is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology psychosocial careMulti-disciplinary collaborationPalliative carePsychological assessmentPatient careCrisis interventionClinical researchMental health support

Oncology — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 44% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychologist median $127k (middle half $104k–$145k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychologist listings in Louisiana17 active2,028 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 44% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychologist pay trend−1.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychologist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,011 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New Orleans

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.