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Associate Program Director and Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
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| The Opportunity: |
Position Summary:
The University of Florida is recruiting for a Part-Time (.8 FTE) to Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Associate Program Director and Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. As the Associate Residency Training Program Director (APD), the appointee will provide training, guidance, and mentorship to general Psychiatry residents, under the leadership of the Residency Program Director. The appointee will also provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient pediatric behavioral health services within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry division.
Key responsibilities as APD include overseeing clinical quality services, assisting with program administration, and providing training, mentorship, and instruction to general psychiatry residents. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with ACGME requirements and collaborate closely with the Residency Program Director. Furthermore, the role includes providing inpatient and outpatient pediatric behavioral health services, managing complex cases, conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Residency Program Director on general psychiatry trainee rotations and program administration, ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements.
- Training and mentoring residents and fellows.
- Provide direct patient care and engage in clinical teaching.
- Foster scholarly collaboration within and across clinical departments.
- Encourage and participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Opportunities for Career Development:
Faculty members in the Department of Psychiatry benefit from extensive opportunities for clinical research and scholarly collaborations. The department's engagement in both institutional and national partnerships provide a rich environment for professional growth.
Reporting Structure:
The Associate Program Director will report directly to the Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry.
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| Expected Salary: |
Commensurate with training and experience
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| Minimum Requirements: |
Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree, be licensed in or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida, have completed residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, and be board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry. Experience in working with student learners and residents is required.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Eligibility for licensure in Florida.
- Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in an academic or clinical setting.
- Experience in mentoring, programs or curriculum development, and teaching.
- Proven experience working with student learners, residents, and child fellows.
- Demonstrated ability to engage in clinical and scholarly collaborations at institutional and national levels.
- Strong commitment to clinical teaching and patient care.
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| Compensation and Benefits |
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family’s financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Salary commensurate based on candidate's experience
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
- Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday/winter break
- Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave programs
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services
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| About the University of Florida, College of Medicine |
About the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine
Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. Department Psychiatry includes a large outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD). UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:
- Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above, including a diversity statement indicating how your previous experiences have prepared you to contribute to an inclusive institutional culture.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant’s work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
Yes |