Physician- Adult Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

Job Title Physician- Adult Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry Requisition Number FE05078 Working Title Director of Adult Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry Department Name 7H800:PSYCHIATRY Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education M. D., D. O., or equivalent medical degree Required Related Experience

• Completion of residency in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated excellence in consultation-liaison psychiatric practice, clinical teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Prior leadership experience developing, expanding, or improving a consultation-liaison psychiatry service.
• Experience with consultation-liaison fellowship development, fellowship leadership, or graduate medical education program administration.
• Demonstrated record of mentoring faculty, trainees, or other health professionals.
• Scholarly, educational, quality-improvement, or professional contributions consistent with senior academic rank.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or an equivalent board acceptable to the University of Kentucky.
• Board certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The UK College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible senior academic psychiatrist to serve as the inaugural Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Director in its Adult Division. The Director will help build and lead a high-quality consultation-liaison psychiatry service, establish the clinical and educational infrastructure required to launch an ACGME -accredited Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, and develop faculty and trainees in this subspecialty.

In addition, this position will strengthen psychiatric care across the medical center, expand interdisciplinary education, create a pathway for advanced subspecialty training, and support the academic advancement of junior faculty in consultation-liaison psychiatry. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, research, and professional development. The Department employs physicians, psychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals to provide a wide variety of behavioral health and substance use treatment services at multiple locations.

Our clinicians provide care at our UK Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Care Clinic at Fountain Court, Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Eastern State Hospital, and various other clinics and departments throughout the UK HealthCare system and outside organizations throughout Kentucky. Our team of researchers are working to advance the understanding of behavioral health and how behavioral health conditions are managed and treated.

Our department has five ACGME -certified residency training programs which focus on training more than 50 physicians each year to become the future leaders in psychiatry. Our Department strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists’ Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice.

The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement .

In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related fields across the University, and opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work. If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.

To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit a CV and cover letter with your application. Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system.

Applications will be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, supervisors, stakeholders, and the public.
• Collaborative work ethic, with a commitment to fostering a respectful work environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, initiative, and a positive, solution-oriented approach to work.
• Confidentiality when handling sensitive information and a keen sense of integrity.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

• Prior service as a fellowship program director, associate program director, division director, medical director, or comparable academic leader.
• Experience preparing an ACGME application or leading an accredited Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Clinical Title Series, which would include:

Demonstrated success recruiting and developing faculty and building interdisciplinary clinical programs. Regional or national recognition in consultation-liaison psychiatry, medical education, quality improvement, or a related area. Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity and service in relevant professional organizations.

Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.