Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent.
• Graduate of U.S. accredited residency program.
• Hold, or eligible for, a Kansas medical license.
• Addictions experience.

Nice To Haves

• ABPN board certification/board eligibility in addiction psychiatry or ABPM certification in Addiction Medicine.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree