UNIV - Clinical Assistant Professor - Psychiatry: Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks a psychiatrist with interest and experience in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry to join its Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division. The role integrates mental health care into Obstetrics and Gynecology through education, consultation, and clinical services, including telepsychiatry. Clinical work includes prescribing and managing medications, providing psychotherapeutic treatments, and collaborating with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals. The faculty member will provide clinical education and supervision for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Scholarly work is encouraged, with opportunities to conduct and disseminate clinical research in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry. The division is interested in expanding reproductive psychiatry services across the reproductive lifespan, including mental health conditions related to menses and menopause. The position also offers the opportunity to participate in Moms IMPACTT, a statewide program supporting patients and healthcare providers in identifying and managing maternal mental health and substance use concerns among pregnant and postpartum women in South Carolina. Faculty will collaborate across the university system on multidisciplinary, value-based care and contribute to departmental activities and policies.
Requirements
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of a four-year adult psychiatry residency.
- Board certification in Psychiatry by the ABPN.
- Eligibility 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.
- Valid South Carolina medical license and state and/or federal license for administration of narcotics.
Nice To Haves
- Formal experience and/or training in reproductive psychiatry in an academic medical center setting.
- Clinical research interests in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical care to individuals proximate to reproductive life events.
- Provide high-quality clinical education to medical and non-medical trainees.
- Teach and supervise fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees.
- Facilitate research initiatives, including participant recruitment, conducting clinical research, and disseminating new learning and innovations.
- Collaborate with university leadership, medical directors, physicians, and clinical staff to advance service excellence, clinical care, outcomes, and efficient resource utilization.
- Foster scientific and academic inquiry with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with other schools across the university system on multidisciplinary, value-based care models.
- Participate in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences activities and comply with departmental policies.
- Perform other assigned responsibilities and clinical duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
