UNIV - Clinical Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a psychiatrist with interest and experience in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry within our Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division. This position will provide opportunities for integrating mental health care into Obstetric and Gynecology through education, consultation, and clinical services including telepsychiatry. Clinical activities will include prescription and management of medications, psychotherapeutic treatments, and collaboration with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals. Education opportunities including supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows including Reproductive Psychiatry. Research opportunities in Perinatal Psychiatry are ample and we encourage those with clinical research interests in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry to apply. We are also interested in candidates wanting to expand the Reproductive Psychiatry component of our division to address mental health conditions across the reproductive lifespan including menses and menopause. The position will also include the opportunity to be part of state perinatal access program Moms IMPACTT. Moms IMPACTT is a statewide program focused on providing support to patients and healthcare providers to better identify and manage maternal mental health and substance use concerns among pregnant and postpartum women living in South Carolina.

Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent Medical Degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a 4-year adult psychiatry residency
• Board certification in Psychiatry by the ABPN
• Eligible for appointment to the Medical University of South Carolina faculty as an assistant, associate or full professor
• Strong record in clinical service, education, and research
• Will possess valid South Carolina Medical License and state and/or federal license for administration of narcotics
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Formal experience and/or training in reproductive psychiatry in an academic medical center setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to individuals proximate to reproductive life events.
• Provide high-quality clinical education to medical and non-medical trainees.
• Scholarly work is encouraged for all faculty at Medical University of South Carolina. Examples of scholarly work include, but are not limited to, publishing work in high-impact journals, presenting work at national and international meetings, pursuing independent clinical research and working with care providers and health care delivery networks to implement research in practice.
• Facilitate research initiatives, such as, participant recruitment, conduction of clinical research, and dissemination of new learning and innovations.
• The position will include opportunities for teaching fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Work collaboratively with Medical University of South Carolina leadership, medical directors, physician providers and other clinical staff to develop excellence in service and clinical care, optimal outcomes, and efficient resource utilization.
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with other schools at and across The Medical University of South Carolina system on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
• Actively participate in the activities of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and abide by all required Departmental policies.
• Other responsibilities and clinical duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree