Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Chief & Associate/Full Professor

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health center is seeking a dynamic Associate/Full Professor Child Psychiatrist to lead the Child and Adolescent Division. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in teaching, clinical practice, and research within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in child psychiatry, including skills in evaluating complex needs and developing innovative programs. Join a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and eliminating disparities, while contributing to the education of future healthcare providers. This role promises a fulfilling career at the forefront of psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry with a focus on complex needs.
• Strong record in program development and research in pediatric psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with teaching and clinical excellence.
• Evaluate and apply interventions for children with psychiatric and medical comorbidities.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Clinical Interventions

Program Development

Research Productivity

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

MD/DO in Psychiatry

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Classification Title:

CHIEF & ASO/FULL PROF

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry – Jacksonville is seeking an Associate/Full Professor Child Psychiatrist (MD) in the Child and Adolescent Division. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), tenure or non-tenure track faculty position. The department seeks a dynamic individual with outstanding clinical and teaching skills, as well as a record of scholarly/research productivity, to lead the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

The candidate should have experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, including skills in evaluating lifespan trajectories, psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and applying clinical knowledge and interventions to children with complex needs. A record in program development and research is highly desirable, along with experience in developmental and genetic disorders of childhood. The ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and diverse populations is essential.

For more about our college and campus, visit https://med.jax.ufl.edu/about/.

About UF Health Jacksonville:

With over 6,200 faculty and staff, UF Health in Jacksonville is the largest UF campus outside Gainesville, offering primary and specialty care with more than 650,000 outpatient visits and 40,000 inpatient admissions annually.

• UF Health Jacksonville: an academic health center with the area's only Level I trauma program
• UF Health North: a 92-bed hospital and outpatient campus
• UF Health Science Center Jacksonville: encompassing UF colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
• UF Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.: a network of primary and specialty care centers

The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville is committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care, with over 450 faculty members, 1,560 staff, and 384 residents and fellows, training many top primary care providers and specialists.

Our research efforts focus on discovery and innovation, seeking new treatments and clinical options.

Our team is dedicated to healing, comforting, educating, and discovering, aligned with our mission to improve health and eliminate disparities.

Additional Information:

Learn more at https://med.jax.ufl.edu/administrative-affairs/faculty-orientation-guide/.

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

MD/DO, BE/BC in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and/or training in pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health, skills in evaluating lifespan trajectories, comorbidities, and applying clinical interventions for children with complex needs. Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations is essential.

Application Instructions:

Submit a letter of intent and CV. The final candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Degrees from outside the US must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credentialing service (http://www.naces.org/).

UF is an equal opportunity institution committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations related to disabilities, contact 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay at 800-955-8771. Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US, following Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment:

Required