Assistant Professor - Consult Liaison

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Saint Paul is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist for an Academic Track faculty position. The role involves a mix of clinical and academic responsibilities, including providing both in-person and telemedicine consultations. The position starts at a competitive salary of $55,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in consultation-liaison psychiatry.
• Must be licensed in Minnesota or able to obtain licensure.
• Must meet threshold criteria for Credentialing and Privileges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an inpatient psychiatrist in a clinical setting.
• Provide in-person and virtual psychiatric consultations.
• Work collaboratively with licensed mental health professionals.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in consultation-liaison psychiatry

Licensed in Minnesota or ability to obtain Minnesota Licensure

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Minnesota's Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist to fill an Academic Track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. The position consists of:

• Approximately 0.90 clinical FTE serving as an inpatient psychiatrist on a team that consults with inpatient units at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
• 0.10 FTE of Academic activities, including publishing, research, mentoring, quality improvement projects, and other scholarly duties (meetings, grand rounds, committees, etc.).

In clinical work, this position will work collaboratively with licensed mental health professionals and psychiatrists to provide a combination of in-person and virtual psychiatric consultations to various medical specialties within a hospital setting. The faculty member may be located at one main site (University of Minnesota Medical Center) and provide telemedicine coverage for outlying hospitals throughout the M Health Fairview system.

• See 6 to 8 patients per clinical day.
• Work with a team of employed providers, independent contractors, licensed mental health providers, and a few casual providers who help cover weekends.
• Coordinate the coverage schedule with the team.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in consultation‑liaison psychiatry
• Licensed in Minnesota, or ability to obtain Minnesota Licensure.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.

Benefits

Pay Range: Salary is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, beginning at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment. Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.