Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor Faculty – Adult Outpatient

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of mental health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor to join their Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Division. This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position offers the opportunity to provide direct psychiatric care while mentoring the next generation of psychiatry professionals. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will conduct evaluations, manage medications, and offer psychotherapy in a supportive and collaborative environment. The role also allows for participation in advanced treatment modalities and the development of specialty clinics based on your expertise. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and shaping future healthcare providers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Access to wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree and completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency required.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.
• Supervise psychiatry residents and participate in neuromodulation services.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Psychotherapy

Neuromodulation therapies

Teaching and mentorship

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency

Job description

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor Faculty – Adult Outpatient

Job no: 533713
Work type: Multi-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in our Adult Psychiatry Division. This position is focused on providing direct psychiatric care in our Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, along with supervising and mentoring adult psychiatry residents and other learners. Core responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and providing psychotherapy. The role also offers opportunities to participate in advanced treatment modalities, such as neuromodulation therapies (ECT, TMS, and esketamine), and to engage in (or develop) specialty clinics (OCD, psychosis, neurodevelopmental disorders) based on individual expertise and interest. Additional clinical opportunities based on individual interest may include consultation-liaison psychiatry and college health psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult outpatients, including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight for psychiatry residents and other learners within the outpatient clinic.
• Participate in neuromodulation services, such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and esketamine treatments as appropriate.
• Contribute to existing specialty clinics for conditions such as OCD, psychosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders, or develop new specialty clinics, based on expertise.
• Provide additional clinical services as needed and serve as a resource for university-affiliated health centers.

Teaching and Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other healthcare trainees in clinical settings.
• Conduct lectures, seminars, and case reviews to enhance clinical learning and knowledge of adult psychiatry.
• Participate in curriculum development and educational program planning to advance training in psychiatry.
• Develop and deliver educational content on current psychiatric practices, psychopharmacology, and emerging treatment modalities.

Professional Engagement

• Work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse populations.
• Engage in local, regional, and national collaborations that support professional growth.
• Participate in the College of Medicine’s mission by contributing to clinical teaching, clinical program development, educational initiatives, and potentially clinical research programs.
• Actively participate in service at the department, college, and professional levels and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment in all professional activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state (e.g., Florida) and board certification or eligibility for board certification in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary clinical teams and with diverse patient populations.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, clinical teaching, and educational initiatives for medical students and residents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, or other healthcare trainees in a clinical setting.
• Interest or experience in clinical program development, quality improvement, or clinical research.

The University of Florida, a top-ranked public research institution, offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, accident, and illness insurance.
• Retirement savings and investment options with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, personal holiday, and winter break.
• 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
• Access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• Discounts for on-campus and off-campus activities and services.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and a diversity statement detailing how past experiences contribute to an inclusive institutional culture.
• Names and contact information for three references who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential, and ability to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences setting. References will be requested by the Department if the applicant is under serious consideration.

Additional Requirements:

Selected candidates must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts marked "Issued to Student" will not be considered official. Degrees earned from institutions outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled