Asst/Assoc Professor - Psychiatry

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Permian Basin is seeking a Psychiatry faculty member to provide comprehensive care across general, child & adolescent, and forensic settings. Rank will be Assistant, Associate, or Professor, with salary based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include teaching, patient care, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for research and scholarly activities in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or MBBS.
• Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
• Board Eligibility, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in psychiatry.
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention and management of psychiatric emergencies.
• Educate and supervise students, residents and fellows.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support research opportunities.

Skills

Clinical psychiatry

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Medication management

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

Residency in psychiatry

Board eligibility in psychiatry

USMLE Step 3

Job description

Position Description

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

The Psychiatry roles at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the School of Medicine in the Permian Basin involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care in general, child & adolescent and forensic settings. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Educate and supervise students, residents and fellows. Research opportunities available.

General Psychiatry - Inpatient and Outpatient

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention and management of psychiatric emergencies.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral or emotional issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Forensic Psychiatry

• Perform forensic psychiatric assessments for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessments, and other legal matters.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports for courts, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert testimony in court, depositions, and other legal settings as required.
• Collaborate with legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officers, to provide insights and recommendations on psychiatric issues in legal cases.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or MBBS.
• Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
• Board Eligibility, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in psychiatry.
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of, or in process of completing, a fellowship in child and adolescent or forensic psychiatry.
• Board Certification in psychiatry.
• 2+ years of experience in outpatient or inpatient psychiatry.
• Active Texas Medical License.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.