Assistant Professor- Psy&Hlth Beh-GDBH&DD

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Augusta University’s Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior invites applications for an Assistant Professor (M.D., D.O., M.B.B.S.) with forensic training. The position combines clinical and educational duties at Augusta University Medical Center, with potential support for clinical research.

Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, serving on committees, providing leadership in forensic services, and contributing to research and program development.

Formación

• MD, MBBS, or DO with forensic training and Georgia license eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry.
• Ability to teach, supervise, and participate in clinical research.

Responsabilidades

• Serve on institutional committees and participate in hospital administration.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance in forensic services.
• Teach Augusta University students and supervise residents with evaluation and feedback.
• Coordinate and conduct research and/or education projects in the department.
• Share teaching and clinical duties, including fellowship administration and patient care.

Conocimientos

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Research coordination

Educación

MD/MBBS/DO in psychiatry/forensic training

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor- Psy&Hlth Beh-GDBH&DD

Job ID: 243231

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

*About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. The primary work location for this position is within the Augusta University Medical Center or other Augusta University Health System Clinic Space and is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines. The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or an approved exemption. Your application to this position confirms you are aware of this requirement and agree to provide proof of either COVID vaccination or our organization's approval of a medical or religious exemption. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Information

Job ID: 243231

Position # 20009273

The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor (M.D., D.O., M.B.B.S.). We will be able to support candidates that need a J1 visa waiver, H1B, O1A or HHS visa. The position will include clinical and educational duties, with the possibility of some support for clinical research.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Serve on institutional committees as assigned by the Clinical and Program Directors and Regional Hospital Administrator.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Behavior Specialists and HSTs in the clinical management and treatment of individuals at ECRH.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring for efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of Forensic services (i.e., all therapy, testing and assessment).
• Contribute to the overall goals of the organization as a representative of Forensic services.
• Promote the development utilization of the Recovery Model within ECRH treatment services.
• Leadership support and participation in interdisciplinary educational efforts with psychiatry fellows, residents, medical students, nursing students, and psychology forensic fellows through didactic instruction as well as informal mentoring, teaching, and training in the clinical setting.
• Provide instruction to Augusta University students to include mentoring, advising, directly supervising, providing evaluation and timely feedback, and contributing to live lectures and small groups.
• Coordinate and conduct research and/or education projects as approved by the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behaviors leadership.
• 50% of your time will be allocated towards Teaching/Instruction.
• Prior to the arrival of your first fellow under your supervision, somewhat less than 50% of your time will be spent towards the administration of the fellowship and somewhat more will be spent your personal delivery of patient care.
• Participate in the delivery of clinical services for the Forensic Unit in conjunction with the overall mission of ECRH, assuring that accrediting standards are met, and policies are followed.
• Once the forensic fellowship is fully operational with a fellow, then 50% of your time will be allocated towards Patient Care.
• Prior to the arrival of your first fellow under your supervision, less than 50% of your time will be spent towards the administration of the fellowship and somewhat more will be spent your personal delivery of patient care.
• Take a share of weeknight, weekend, and holiday call for the adult psychiatry service at the main Augusta University hospital, in rotation with the rest of the Augusta University adult psychiatry faculty.
• This is estimated to be one weekend of call per calendar quarter requiring rounding in the hospital, one holiday per year requiring rounding in the hospital, and two weeknights of telephone backup of the residents per month.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

M.D., MBBS, or D.O. and forensic training. Georgia license eligibility, psychiatry board certification or eligibility.