Director of Transplant Behavioral Health

About the role

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Emory University is seeking Clinical Academic Leaders in Psychology and Psychiatry to join their team. The successful candidate will lead the Transplant Behavioral Health (TBH) team and provide comprehensive, collaborative care for organ transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, comprehensive, and collaborative care for organ transplant patients.
• Conduct direct clinical evaluations of patients seeking organ transplantation.
• Offer pre and post psychiatric care for organ transplant patients.
• Coordinate clinical assessments and treatment recommendations with Emory’s Inpatient Psychiatric Consult Services on transplant patients.
• Collaborate with Emory’s Transplant Leadership and Emory’s Addiction Alliance of Georgia to develop an Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) clinic.

Requirements

• MD degree with a completion of a four-year residency program (psychiatry) or a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA accredited graduate program, an APA accredited internship, and at least one year of supervised postdoctoral training.
• For MD candidates, board certification or eligibility in psychiatry.
• Experience in addiction psychiatry, addiction medicine, or consultation liaison psychiatry is preferred.
• Experience in the field of transplant is desirable.
• All candidates must hold or be eligible for State of Georgia licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA accredited graduate program, an APA accredited internship, and at least one year of supervised postdoctoral training.
• Experience in clinical, research, and teaching areas is desired.
• Experience and expertise in the field of transplant is preferred.

SkillsLeadership skills

Collaborative problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong organizational skills

Benefits

Emory University offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The academic rank at Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements.

Schedule

The position requires in-person work at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion.