Description

Academic Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ

University of Utah Health (HMHI) - School of Medicine - Psychiatry

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Adult Psychiatry Division in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine are looking for dedicated and motivated full-time Inpatient Psychiatrists to join its faculty. We are seeking qualified professionals to help us meet the challenges of providing high-quality psychiatric services in a market with growing mental health care needs. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (as part of 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 and professional accomplishments.  Faculty members provide clinical services for the University of Utah’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) and University of Utah Hospital.

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 lively music scene, excellent restaurants, one of the largest LGBTQ 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 and theater community, and many other cultural attractions.

Qualifications: 

Applicants should hold or be eligible to apply for a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah and have expertise in adult inpatient 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 inpatient clientele; Show a strong commitment to clinical care; Call is an expected clinical responsibility for all faculty members.  Provide cross coverage for vacations and meetings. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Adult Psychiatry Division Chief.

Investigation:

Engage in scholarly activities; Develop durable materials (papers, courses, presentations, posters, games) based on scholarly activities.

Education:

Engage in patient care activities with learners.  (Residents, medical students, and fellows, and trainees from other disciplines); Serve as medical student and resident mentor; Teaching/supervising medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees during psychiatric clinical rotations

Administration:

Administrative duties associated with clinical care provided; Administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry, the School of Medicine and the health system, including peer review and participation on committees; 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 Adult Psychiatry Division Chief.

Candidates should apply on-line by sending a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:  https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/124694

Inquiries may be directed to:

Jason Hunziker, MD, Adult Psychiatry Division Chief

jason.hunziker@hsc.utah.edu       

Huntsman Mental Health Institute

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 values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

 Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu

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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

Requirements

Applicants should hold or be eligible to apply for a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah and have expertise in adult inpatient 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.