"Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Women's Mental Health)"

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College / School / Unit

Columbia University in the City of New York / Columbia University Irving Medical Center / Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Location

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Salary Range

$102,505.00 - $125,000.00

Posted

May 30, 2024

Apply By

Open until filled

Description

Position Summary:

 The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Clinical Psychologist in the Women’s Mental Health @OBGYN program. The academic title will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications. 

The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping our integrated, insurance -based, mental health program via the provision evidenced-based psychotherapies and care coordination for patients in the department. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in women’s mental health across the life course and/or experience with a perinatal population; have significant psychotherapy experience as well as an investment in the practice of it. The program currently consists of two full-time faculty members, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and four licensed clinical social workers. The position is available immediately.  

 Clinical responsibilities will include: 

• Providing short-term psychotherapeutic treatments (typically up to six months postpartum when needed)

• Collaborating with the Program Senior Leadership to implement new initiatives and build the program.

• Collaborating with other team members including administrative staff, medical students, residents, fellows, psychology and social work trainees and research staff.

• Participating in peer psychotherapy supervision.

• Providing supervision to trainees. 

The program also offers significant opportunities for engagement in related research activities. 

Qualification Requirements:

• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology

• Licensed in the state of New York  

A bilingual candidate (English/Spanish) with previous experience in OBGYN/women’s health is strongly preferred. 

The University provides excellent benefits including 23 days of vacation and ample CME time. In addition, Columbia offers fee-based onsite daycare and nursery school. Faculty members are eligible for tuition exemption and tuition assistance for family members.  

To apply, please visit the following link:

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. 

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 Licensed in the state of New York

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology 

Preferred Qualifications:

Skill sets of particular interest include but not limited to epigenetics, psychiatric epidemiology, structural equations modeling, maternal caregiving measures, and cross-culturally sensitive measurements and intervention design//assessment strategies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.