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Academic Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ - University of Utah Health - School of Medicine - Psychiatry

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department 00865 - Psychiatry - Adult Clinical
City
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin FY18/19
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Academic Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ
University of Utah Health – School of Medicine – Psychiatry


The Division of Adult Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine is looking for dedicated and motivated full-time Outpatient Psychiatrists to join its faculty. We are looking for qualified professionals to help us meet the challenges of providing high-quality psychiatric services in a market with growing mental health care needs. University of Utah Health is relied upon by our local and regional communities to improve overall health and quality of life. We do this by maintaining a commitment to outstanding patient care, the highest standard of training for medical students and residents, and continued expansion of our pioneering research programs.

Successful candidates will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry with rank based on academic experience. Faculty members provide outpatient clinical services as part of the University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI), in a number of satellite outpatient clinics along the Wasatch Front.

The University of Utah is located in the capital city, Salt Lake City – one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by mountains, with world-class skiing, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The city also enjoys the Sundance Film Festival, a vibrant music scene, excellent restaurants, one of the largest LGBT communities in the country, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera, professional basketball, baseball, and soccer teams, Ballet West (one of the premiere ballet companies in the country), a vibrant art community, and many other cultural attractions.

Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah (or eligible) and have expertise in adult outpatient psychiatry. Completion of a residency in Psychiatry is required. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry. Obtaining board certification is a requirement for retention.

Responsibilities:
Clinical care:
Use excellent clinical skills in psychiatry to serve the mental health needs of the outpatient clientele; Show a strong commitment to clinical care as well as demonstrated clinical aptitude; Call is an expected clinical responsibility for all faculty members. Provide cross coverage for vacations and meetings. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chief of Adult Psychiatry.

Investigation:
Engage in scholarly activities; Show effectiveness in durable dissemination of investigatory work.

Education:
Engage in patient care activities with learners. (Learners include residents, medical students, physician assistant students, and fellows); Serve as medical student and resident mentor; Teaching/supervising medical students, residents and fellows in psychiatric clinical rotations

Administration:
Administrative duties associated with clinical care provided; Administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry, the Medical school and the hospital, including peer review and participation on committees, may be requested in order to attain academic promotion; Report to and be reviewed annually by the Division Chief as part of School of Medicine faculty appointment.

The percentage of effort spent in education, investigation, and administrative activities will be negotiated annually. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chief of the Psychiatry department.

Candidates should apply on-line by sending a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/71056

Inquiries may be directed to:

Jason Hunziker, MD, Adult Psychiatry Division Chief
jason.hunziker@hsc.utah.edu
Department of Psychiatry
University of Utah School of Medicine
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates

A list of professional references is highly desirable.

Open Date 11/17/2017
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01875F
Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission