Adult Addiction Psychiatrist
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and
Behavioral Sciences, in conjunction with Integral Care, seeks a
board certified/eligible psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty
focused on the treatment of addiction. We seek a physician who will
work with our community partners to develop clinical, educational
and research initiatives that revolutionize how people get and stay
mentally healthy in Central Texas and beyond.
The Department is committed to fostering a culture that values and
supports diversity, equity and inclusion and promotes innovation in
training methods, research and service to the community. Our
department leads psychiatry education for the Dell Medical School
and its post-graduate programs train mental health professionals to
become 21st-century leaders in the fields of psychiatry and
psychology. Clinical services provide culturally informed,
evidence-based care for individuals and families in multiple
general medical and specialty behavioral health settings with an
active and strong presence in community settings. Importantly, the
Department is leading efforts at the University of Texas-Austin to
execute cutting-edge basic and clinical research that illuminates
the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and
identifies novel treatments for psychiatric disorders.
To help us achieve these goals, we seek candidates who are
committed to providing care within a diverse and growing community
and have a strong record of providing exemplary care and treatment
that restores hope, and helps patients live healthier, fuller
lives. A clinical assignment will occur through our department's
collaboration with Integral Care. A leading Local Mental Health
Authority in the State of Texas, Integral Care is Joint Commission
accredited and prides itself on continually advancing services,
primary care integration, and developing model programs to meet the
needs of Travis County residents with severe and persistent mental
illness. In addition, Integral Care is designated a Certified
Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through SAMHSA. Integral
Care and Dell Medical School also offer a ACGME approved addiction
psychiatry fellowship program, sponsored by a 5 years Health
Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) grant. Primary
responsibilities will include providing world-class medicine and
clinical expertise to evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of
substance use disorders. It is expected that the successful
candidate will serve as a key faculty member in the addiction
psychiatry fellowship as well as support the general adult
residency program. Additional partnership with the VA, with
opportunities for research activity are also available and would be
encouraged.
The successful candidate's appointment within the department
requires regular participation in educational activities with
medical students and residents. In addition, the physician will
have the opportunity to participate in ongoing development of
training programs and collaborations that allow for the pursuit of
innovative clinical programming and research initiatives.
Dell Medical School, the first new medical school built at a tier
one research university in nearly fifty years, welcomed its
inaugural class in 2016. We are committed to redesigning academic
medicine and revolutionizing how people get and stay healthy, by
educating leaders, developing new models of care, and advancing
innovation from health products to health care delivery.
Austin has been designated by US News & World Report as one of the
top ten "Best Places to Live" for several years. This growing
metropolis is considered "the live music capital of the world," a
high-tech growth hub, and home to one of the largest state
universities in the country. It is a dynamic, vibrant and exciting
place to call home, surrounded by natural beauty and host city to
world class events like South by Southwest, Austin City Limits
Festival, and Formula One Racing that draw millions of domestic and
international visitors annually.
Primary Duties and Expectations
General Expectations:
Clinical Practice Expectations:
Qualifications
Application InstructionsPlease submit a letter of interest, current
CV and list of three (3) references. Applications will be reviewed
as they are received and until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Texas at
Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding
nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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