Assistant or Associate Professor, Psychiatry; PsyD, PhD), College of Medicine - Phoenix

Assistant or Associate Professor, Psychiatry (PsyD, PhD), College of Medicine - Phoenix

Posting Number: req
24156

Department: COM Phx Psychiatry

Department Website Link:
College of Medicine-Phoenix

Medical Sub‑Speciality

Location:

Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

The Department of Psychiatry is hiring assistant or associate professor to serve as a clinical psychologist for the Office of Wellbeing in undergraduate and graduate medical education at COM-P. This position will champion wellness and actively engage in programmatic development related to mental health and wellbeing, crisis management and best practices in the field of clinical psychology as it related to trainees in the field of medicine.

This position is 100% clinical. This individual will provide counseling and therapy sessions (initial and follow up) to individual students, residents and fellows in training. Advancing mental healthcare, health education, health promotion and wellness programs will be expected by the team of psychologists. Periodic evaluation of institutional policies, procedures and protocols to mitigate undue stressors impacting student/trainee health and wellness, including when and how to make appropriate referrals and maintain client confidentiality will be critical.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the department and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life‑long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world‑class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Provide mental health counseling consultative services to clients who are medical students and graduate trainees (residents and fellows) at COM-P.
• Evaluate treatment protocols and procedures to ensure goals and objectives are met using evidence based and best practice guidelines.
• Execute timely crisis triage/interventions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community healthcare providers and client’s PCP/psychiatrist, when indicated, to ensure coordinated care transition and continuity for external referrals.
• Provide consultation, education and training to students, faculty and staff on topics related to mental health and wellness, including sexual health, suicide prevention, stress management and Mental Health First Aid.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to create a culture of wellness on campus and provide resources that support the academic success and personal well‑being of students, residents and fellows in training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and wellness programs and services as a cohesive unit, for students and graduate trainees, using a data driven approach to inform program improvements.
• Carry responsibility for the creation, maintenance and security of confidential records and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments concerned with medical, nutritional, pharmaceutical or counseling and psychological services.
• Provide strategic oversight and support to individuals and groups in COM-P as part of the Office of Wellbeing.
• Develop and deliver educational programs to recognize and…