"Assistant Professor - Consult Liaison"

About the Job

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist to fill an Academic Track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. The position consists of:

• Approximately 0.90 clinical FTE serving as an inpatient psychiatrist on a team that consults with inpatient units at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
• 0.10 FTE of Academic activities, including publishing, research, mentoring, quality improvement projects, and other scholarly duties (meetings, grand rounds, committees, etc.).

In clinical work, this position will work collaboratively with licensed mental health professionals and psychiatrists to provide a combination of in-person and virtual psychiatric consultations to various medical specialties within a hospital setting.

• The faculty member may be located at one main site (University of Minnesota Medical Center.) and provide telemedicine coverage for outlying hospitals throughout the M Health Fairview system.
• See 6 to 8 patients per clinical day.
• Work with a team of employed providers, independent contractors, licensed mental health providers, and a few casual providers who help cover weekends.
• Coordinate the coverage schedule with the team.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health Fairview (M Health Fairview) shared care delivery system. M Health Fairview represents a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Physicians, the University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

M Health Fairview is one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the Upper Midwest. We offer a wide range of adult and child/adolescent services that include: inpatient, behavioral emergency center, partial hospitalization, outpatient clinics, counseling centers, chemical dependency programs, and day treatment programs. In addition, our psychiatrists have access to consultation, collaborative management, or referral with the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Physicians and Behavioral Healthcare Providers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in consultation-liaison psychiatry
• Licensed in Minnesota, or ability to obtain Minnesota Licensure.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota is a highly ranked research institution, and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an extensive portfolio of ongoing studies with opportunities for collaboration, including studies involving neuroimaging, neuromodulation, cognitive training, and psychotherapy.

Join an active and growing department of 72 highly collaborative and engaged faculty members. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusive excellence in enriching its employees' employment experience and supporting the academic mission. It is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Minnesota offers a high quality of life for professionals and families. It consistently ranks near the very top for health, fitness, happiness, safety, tolerance, education, affordability, and access to green space. Learn more about the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at www.psychiatry.umn.edu.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range:

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $55,000.

Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.