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University of Michigan is offering an advanced training opportunity in reproductive and perinatal psychiatry within Michigan Medicine. The program provides education three days a week and independent clinical care two days a week, focused on perinatal mood, anxiety disorders, and infant mental health.
Trainees will gain exposure to pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, tele-mental health, and integrated care models, with potential involvement in research and education initiatives
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
This position provides an opportunity to individuals seeking advanced training in reproductive and perinatal psychiatry and infant mental/relational health. They will be provided with education and training three days a week and will provide independent psychiatric clinical care (predominantly in reproductive and relational health) two days a week.
They will receive in-depth exposure and training in psychotherapeutic, pharmacologic and integrative treatment of patients through reproductive transitions. Topics include:
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Preconception Counseling and Family Planning
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Psychiatric Aspects of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Trauma and Grief during the Perinatal Period
Perinatal Substance Use Disorders
Psychiatric Aspects of Perimenopause
Perinatal Sleep Disorders
Infancy and Early Childhood mental health
Integrated Care Models and Collaborative Care
Tele-mental Health
Psychiatry Access Program Consultations to primary care
Community-based Mental Health, Resiliency and Parenting Interventions (Strong Roots Program)
Delivery of individual and group based Strong Roots and other evidence-based psychotherapies
Education program includes:
National Curriculum of Reproductive Psychiatry Fellows Series
Weekly Psychiatric Grand Rounds
Weekly individual and group supervision from our expert faculty
Participation in Strong Roots Program Trainings (including SR Perinatal DBT, Mom Power, Parent Cafes and Fraternity of Fathers)
Participation in Video-feedback assessments and interventions
Participation in infant mental/relational health educational events
Participation in perinatal and infant mental health intervention evaluation and research
The selected candidate will be encouraged to explore and develop additional clinical or research interests as they relate to women and infant mental health. They may take advantage of a robust research program that integrates basic research, intervention development, adaptation and efficacy evaluation, and implementation science to understand perinatal mood, anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties, enhance parent and child relationships, and promote healthy outcomes for every young child and their caregivers. There are also opportunities for presentations and lectures, supervision of students and trainees, and other education ventures. The advanced training experience can be tailored to fit individual interests.
Rotations: In addition to the PRPSC and IECC, the selected candidate will rotate through clinical services offered at the University of Michigan Hospital System such as the Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, a comprehensive integrated clinic in Maternal-Fetal Medicine managing perinatal substance use disorders, and/or the Congenital Heart Center at Mott Children's Hospital supporting perinatal parents of babies born with congenital cardiac disorders. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in prescriber phone consultations and multidisciplinary panel reviews to support perinatal patients in Michigan through the Michigan Perinatal Access Program MC3.
Applicants must hold an M.D. or equivalent degree, be certified or eligible and working towards certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and must hold or be eligible for an active medical license, controlled substance license, and DEA license in the State of Michigan prior to start date. Evidence of clinical competence and competence in clinical and didactic teaching is expected.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
The primary clinical site is located in the Rachel Upjohn Building on the northeast side of Ann Arbor within Michigan Medicine. We also provide telemedicine sessions from our clinic to reach individuals in rural and underserved areas. The selected candidate will work in our Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry Specialty Clinic (PRPSC) and our Infant and Early Childhood Clinic (IECC).
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.