Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry

Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The role includes delivering evidence-based treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and well-being. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of psychiatry residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic and scholarly activities.

Job Duties

• Provide expertise and leadership to the multidisciplinary team engaged in direct patient care services in partnership with the Opioid Treatment Services Medical Director.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate across the organization to promote educational initiatives, organize research projects, pursue grant opportunities, and encourage publications and presentations in nationally recognized venues.
• Educate and mentor psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students in addiction psychiatry and related areas.
• Engage in departmental activities, faculty meetings, hospital and medical school committees, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in weekend call coverage.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement initiatives within the department and division.
• Pursue scholarly and research activities in areas of interest and expertise that support the Department's mission.
• Contribute to ongoing academic, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the Division of Addiction Psychiatry.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This position requires participation in weekend call coverage.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent.
• Graduate of U.S. accredited residency program.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Certification/Licensure:

• Hold, or eligible for, a Kansas medical license.

Work Experience:

• Addictions experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification/Licensure:

• ABPN board certification/board eligibility in addiction psychiatry or ABPM certification in Addiction Medicine

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.