Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry
University of Kansas Medical Center · Kansas City, KS · 2 mo ago
TrainingFull-time
Job Duties
- 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.
Education
- Required Qualifications: M.D., D.O. or equivalent. Graduate of U.S. accredited residency program.
Work Experience
- Addictions experience.
Certification/Licensure
- Hold, or eligible for, a Kansas medical license.