Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor Faculty – Adult Outpatient

lorida, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in our Adult Psychiatry Division.

This position is focused on providing direct psychiatric care in our Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, along with supervising and mentoring adult psychiatry residents and other learners. Core responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and providing psychotherapy. The role also offers opportunities to participate in advanced treatment modalities, such as neuromodulation therapies (ECT, TMS, and esketamine), and to engage in (or develop) specialty clinics (OCD, psychosis, neurodevelopmental disorders) based on individual expertise and interest. Additional clinical opportunities based on individual interest may include consultation-liaison psychiatry and college health psychiatry. This position includes acting as core clinical faculty in the ACGME accredited adult general psychiatry residency training program.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities
• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult outpatients, including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight for psychiatry residents and other learners within the outpatient clinic.
• Participate in neuromodulation services, such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and esketamine treatments as appropriate.
• Contribute to existing specialty clinics for conditions such as OCD, psychosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders, or develop new specialty clinics, based on expertise.
• Provide additional clinical services as needed and serve as a resource for university-affiliated health centers.

Teaching and Mentorship
• Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other healthcare trainees in clinical settings.
• Conduct lectures, seminars, and case reviews to enhance clinical learning and knowledge of adult psychiatry.
• Participate in curriculum development and educational program planning to advance training in psychiatry.
• Develop and deliver educational content on current psychiatric practices, psychopharmacology, and emerging treatment modalities.

Professional Engagement
• Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage in local, regional, and national collaborations that support professional growth.
• Participate in the College of Medicine’s mission by contributing to clinical teaching, clinical program development, educational initiatives, and potentially clinical research programs.
• Actively participate in service at the department, college, and professional levels.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state (e.g., Florida) and board certification or eligibility for board certification in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary clinical teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical teaching, and educational initiatives for medical students and residents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, or other healthcare trainees in a clinical setting.
• Interest or experience in clinical program development, quality improvement, or clinical research.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.
• Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holiday, and winter break.
• 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
• Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services

ABOUT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND GAINESVILLE

About the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD) and. UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.

UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city. UF is one of the Top 10 public universities in the nation and one of the largest medical centers in Florida. UF is a leader in the Southeast for innovative, evidence-based treatment programs for a variety of mental health disorders with a strong commitment to the conduct of clinical science. "Why Choose Medicine At UF?"

ABOUT GAINESVILLE

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state’s largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville , Visit Gainesville.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials as part of the online application:
• Cover letter outlining interest in the position and qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential, and ability to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences setting. References will be requested by the Department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

Additional Requirements:

Selected candidates must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked "Issued to Student" will not be considered official. Degrees earned from institutions outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

Yes

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31 Oct 2024

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