Position/Rank
Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department
00250 - Psychiatry
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
2017/2018 academic year
Details

Academic Addiction Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ
University of Utah School of Medicine

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Addiction Psychiatrist to join its faculty. This position offers participation in clinical care and education in our growing Addiction Psychiatry Program and may also involve investigation, depending upon candidate experience and interest.

Candidates will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry with rank based on academic experience. Faculty provide clinical services to the University Neuropsychiatric Institute ( UNI ), a state-of-the-art inpatient facility located in the University's Research park and to 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 be eligible for licensure) and have expertise in inpatient and/or outpatient addiction psychiatry. Obtaining board certification is a requirement for retention.

Completion of a residency in Psychiatry, and current enrollment in good standing or completion of ACGME certified Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship is required.

The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry and be board eligible in Addiction Psychiatry upon hire.

Responsibilities:
Clinical Care:
• Use excellent clinical skills in addiction psychiatry in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting in the area of substance use disorders, including novel treatment modalities.
• Show a strong commitment to clinical care as well as demonstrated clinical aptitude.
• Call is an expected clinical responsibility for all faculty. Provide cross coverage for vacations and meetings. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chiefs of Psychiatry.
Investigation:
• Participate in or lead quality improvement and research efforts.
Education:
• Engage in patient care activities with learners. (Learners include fellows, residents, medical students, and physician assistant students)
• Provide mentorship and didactic teaching at the medical student, resident, fellow, and faculty levels.
Administration:
• Administrative duties associated with the clinical care provided.
• Administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry and the Medical school, including peer review and participation on committees, may be requested.

The percentage of effort spent in education, investigation and administrative activities in addition to clinical practice will be negotiated annually. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the department's Division Chiefs.

Candidates should apply on-line by sending a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/58650

Initial inquiries may be directed to Jon-Kar Zubieta, M.D., Ph.D., at jonkar.zubieta@hsc.utah.edu or Jenny Jensen at jenny.jensen@hsc.utah.edu

Written inquiries may be addressed to:
Addiction Psychiatry Search Committee (c/o Jenny Jensen)
Department of Psychiatry
University of Utah School of Medicine
501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108.

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC 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 the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

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/Diversity 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"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Providing a list of professional references is highly desirable.

Open Date
11/09/2016
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01611F
Type
Faculty


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