Academic Outpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ - University of Utah Health (HMHI) – Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine - Psychiatry

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah’s Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine are looking for a dedicated and motivated full-time Outpatient Psychiatrist for a specialty clinic that meets lifespan needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to join its faculty. We are seeking qualified professionals to help us meet the challenges of providing high-quality psychiatric services in a market with growing mental health care needs. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (as part of University of Utah Health) is relied upon by our local and regional communities to improve overall health and quality of life. We do this by maintaining a commitment to outstanding patient care, the highest standard of training for medical students and residents, and continued expansion of our pioneering research programs. Successful candidates will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry with rank based on academic experience and professional accomplishments. Faculty members provide outpatient clinical services as part of the University of Utah’s Huntsman Mental Health Institute ( HMHI ), in 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 LGBTQ+ 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 and theater community, and many other cultural attractions.

Requirements

Applicants should hold or be eligible to apply for a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah and have expertise in child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry.
Completion of a residency in Psychiatry is required.
The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Obtaining board certifications is a requirement for retention.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Triple Board residency or a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship is preferred.
Experience working with individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clinical care: Use excellent clinical skills in psychiatry to serve the mental health needs of the outpatient clientele
Show a strong commitment to clinical care
Call is an expected clinical responsibility for all faculty members.
Provide cross coverage for vacations and meetings.
Specific assignments will be coordinated through the relevant Department of Psychiatry Division Chief.
The position is in the Neurobehavior H.O.M.E. (Healthy Outcomes Medical Excellence) clinic. The clinic is a medical home that serves individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities and genetic disorders. The clinic’s care delivery model is multidisciplinary/team based. The clinic cares for patients through the lifespan, therefore providers work with children and adults.
Commitment of at least 2 years in order to ensure adequate continuity of care is encouraged.
Investigation: Engage in scholarly activities
Participate in or initiate peer-reviewed research and develop durable materials (papers, courses, presentations, posters, games).
Education: Engage in patient care activities with learners. (Residents, medical students, and fellows, and trainees from other disciplines)
Serve as medical student and resident mentor
Teaching/supervising medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees during psychiatric clinical rotations
Administration: Administrative duties associated with clinical care provided
Administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and the health system, including peer review and participation on committees
Report to and be reviewed annually by the Division Chief as part of School of Medicine faculty appointment.
The percentage of effort spent in education, investigation, and administrative activities will be negotiated annually.
Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chief of the Psychiatry department.