Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry

Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry page is loaded## Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry locations:
Kansas City Metro Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
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** Department:
** SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences-----Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences##
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* Position Title:

** Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry##
** Job Family Group:
** Academic##
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The role includes delivering evidence-based treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and well-being. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of psychiatry residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic and scholarly activities.##

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* Job Description:

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* Job Duties:

*** Provide expertise and leadership to the multidisciplinary team engaged in direct patient care services in partnership with the Opioid Treatment Services Medical Director.
* Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Conduct evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
* Collaborate across the organization to promote educational initiatives, organize research projects, pursue grant opportunities, and encourage publications and presentations in nationally recognized venues.
* Educate and mentor psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students in addiction psychiatry and related areas.
* Engage in departmental activities, faculty meetings, hospital and medical school committees, and continuing education programs.
* Participate in weekend call coverage.
* Participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives within the department and division.
* Pursue scholarly and research activities in areas of interest and expertise that support the Department’s mission.
* Contribute to ongoing academic, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.

Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
** Work Environment
** This position requires participation in weekend call coverage.##
** Required Qualifications
**** Education**:
* M.D., D.O. or equivalent.
* Graduate of U.S. accredited residency program.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
** Certification/Licensure:
*** Hold, or eligible for, a Kansas medical license.
** Work Experience**:
* Addictions experience.
** Preferred Qualifications
**** Certification/Licensure:
*** ABPN board certification/board eligibility in addiction psychiatry or ABPM certification in Addiction Medicine
** Required Documents
*** Resume/CV
* Cover Letter If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will…