Psychiatrist - Bipolar Disorders Emphasis

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Chicago is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join their thriving Department of Psychiatry. The successful candidate will engage in diverse clinical and teaching activities, particularly focusing on bipolar disorder and other mental health issues. The position offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 - $250,000 and an enriching environment for collaboration with a team of professionals. The role is inclusive, emphasizing competencies with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in mental health treatment.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
• Preference for candidates with expertise in various psychiatry disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and scientists.
• Expand clinical and teaching services in psychiatry.

Skills

Diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses

Expertise in bipolar disorder

Board certification in Psychiatry

Competencies in multi-dimensional patient identities

Education

MD or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking a full-time psychiatrist with the rank of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor on the non‑tenure Clinician‑Educator track. The candidate will join a rich, collaborative environment with other clinicians and scientists in the Feinberg School of Medicine and throughout the University. We are expanding our clinical and teaching services in all areas of inpatient care, outpatient care, and consultation‑liaison psychiatry, Neuroscience, and integrated medicine.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) is an 894‑bed academic medical center hospital that is the primary teaching affiliate for the Feinberg School of Medicine and has nearly 1,900 affiliated physicians representing virtually every medical specialty. Northwestern Memorial Hospital ranks among the top hospitals in the nation and is recognized for providing exemplary patient care and innovative advancements in a variety of clinical areas including cardiovascular care; oncology; neurology and neurosurgery; geriatrics; solid organ and soft tissue transplants; orthopedics; and women’s health at its Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Qualified candidates will have a strong clinical background in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental illnesses. We are specifically seeking someone with interest and expertise in bipolar disorder. Candidates will have board certification in Psychiatry. Candidates that are board‑eligible or certified in another psychiatry discipline such as Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry, etc. will be given special consideration. Applicants will also have well‑developed competencies that facilitate their work with varied communities and patients with multi‑dimensional identities.

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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