Geriatric Psychiatrist M89595

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical geropsychiatry services to patients referred to VCU Health System.
• Aid in the development of a program focused on older adults with psychiatric disorders.
• Teach, supervise, and mentor residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Engage in scholarly projects with trainees.
• Participate on committees, task forces, and/or executive boards in service to the Department, Health System, University, and/or community.

Teaching

• Train residents, medical students, and fellows in geropsychiatry and other clinical services.
• Supervise and mentor trainees in their clinical and academic development.
• Collaborate on teaching and scholarly projects with trainees.

Service

• Attend weekly Department Grand Rounds.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities.
• Engage in “good citizenship” and other service activities assigned by division and department.

Qualifications

• Virginia Licensed or eligible, BC/BE Psychiatrist with interest in outpatient psychiatry and with trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a diverse population.
• Prior experience in teaching residents and medical students preferred.
• Overall experience of 3-5 years as a practicing psychiatrist preferred.
• ORP Eligible: No.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Other.
• Rank: Open.
• Tenure: Ineligible.
• Months: 12 months.