Asst/Assoc/Professor - Psychiatry, Addiction

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Mother-Friendly workplace

Wellness and gym discounts

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry at Lubbock. Candidates should hold an MD/DO and be eligible for ABMS board certification in Psychiatry, with completed or in-progress residency, and fellowship/experience in addiction psychiatry.

The role emphasizes clinical care, teaching residents and students, supervision, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent credential.
• ECFMG Certification or equivalency for foreign graduates.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
• Fellowship in addiction psychiatry OR experience in Addiction Psychiatry.
• ABMS Board Eligibility or in-process to become board eligible in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to distinguish primary mental health conditions from substance-use related symptoms.
• Prescribe and monitor medications to reduce cravings and manage withdrawal.
• Conduct counseling and behavioral therapies to aid coping and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create holistic treatment plans.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and teaching to residents and students.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification

Residency in psychiatry

Fellowship in addiction psychiatry OR experience in Addiction Psychiatry

ABMS Board Eligibility in Psychiatry

Job description

Location: Lubbock, TX

About the Role

The TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry is dedicated to the TTUHSC mission to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC School of Medicine is a community based medical school in that we collaborate with community hospitals as training sites instead of owning our own. This allows us to provide a varied training experience for our residents and medical students and for faculty to fulfill their unique interests in the practice and science of psychiatry.

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Evaluate patients to distinguish between primary mental health conditions and symptoms caused directly by substance use.
• Prescribe and monitor specialized medications to reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, and block the effects of addictive substances.
• Conduct counseling and behavioral therapies to help patients develop coping skills and prevent relapse.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create holistic, individualized treatment plans;
• Formulate sustainable, culturally congruent interventions.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and teaching to residents and students.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Foreign Medical Graduates Only: ECFMG Certification OR Equivalency Certification.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, a fellowship in addiction psychiatry OR Experience in Addiction Psychiatry.
• ABMS Board Eligibility, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in Psychiatry.

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• 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 PlansWellness 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.