Assistant Professor - Psychiatrist

Overview

Title: Assistant Professor - Psychiatrist

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Internal Medicine-Gen-300700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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The Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the University of North Texas Health - Fort Worth is committed to advancing geriatrics through interdisciplinary education, innovative care models, and community engagement. The department oversees interprofessional learning experiences designed to prepare students to meet the needs of older adults across diverse care settings.

UNT Health, the academic clinical practice for the University of North Texas Health Science Center, is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. This position will support collaborative clinical partnerships to expand access and continuity of behavioral health services across the community.

The Psychiatrist will provide outpatient and consultative psychiatric care within an integrated, team-based model, contributing to the mission of improving mental health outcomes while advancing academic excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care, a commitment to education, and a collaborative spirit consistent with the values of UNT Health and TCOM.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Eligible for or holds a Texas medical license.
• Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.

• Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis & treatment modalities.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to mentoring students and residents in a teaching-clinical environment.
• Ability to manage documentation and clinical records in an EMR system accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and teamwork in diverse healthcare settings.

• Board Certified
• Experience providing care in both academic and community settings.
• Familiarity with integrated behavioral health models and interprofessional care.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas or eligibility to obtain one.
• DEA certification for prescribing controlled substances.

• Provide direct psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients through UNT Health Clinical Practice Group, including medication management and psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Provide psychiatric services to JPS Employee Health Clinic as part of the interagency collaboration, ensuring continuity of care and documentation compliance.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise medical students and residents within the TCOM and UNT Health framework.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Full time

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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