Emergency Psychiatrist (Assistant Professor)

The Department of Behavioral and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), seeks a board certified / board eligible Psychiatrist with a focus on Emergency Psychiatry. This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care.

Position Highlights:

• Successful candidates will help shape the future of Emergency Psychiatry at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and contribute to the academic mission of the institution
• Hold a primary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and a secondary appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and report to the leadership of both departments
• Evaluate, treat, stabilize, and aid in the disposition of patients presenting to the ED with acute psychiatric complaints
• Closely collaborate with Emergency Medicine (EM) faculty members, EM residents, ED social workers, and ED nurses to identify and meet the needs of patients presenting the ED with behavioral health needs
• Work collaboratively with community partners to facilitate ED-to-inpatient and ED-to-ambulatory clinic transitions of care for patients with behavioral health needs
• Ample teaching and supervision opportunities with accredited 3-year Emergency Medicine and 4-year Psychiatry residency programs, an ACGME-accredited Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry fellowship program, and the 3rd-largest private allopathic medical school in the nation— the Medical College of Wisconsin— located on campus
• Performs other duties as assigned by Chair or Chair-Designate.

Schedule: ​

• ED-based staffing model of flexible 8-hr shifts (a mix of 1st and 2nd shift hours), including limited weekend and holiday coverage with no additional call responsibilities
• Full-time status requires an average of 130 clinical hours per month (16-17 shifts/month)
• The summary of duties and responsibilities may evolve as the successful recruit identifies additional areas of need and focus. As with all MCW faculty members, the successful recruit will be expected to devote a portion of his/her effort to teaching, scholarship/research, community engagement, and service.
• In-person coverage is confined to a single-location work site at the flagship academic medical center, no travel requirements
• The team does provide virtual psychiatric assessments to the system’s satellite ED sites as well

Department/Division Highlights:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine believes that behavioral health values the whole-person approach. We are committed to developing and sustain a community where everyone is seen, heard and valued; a department community that reflects the wider community, and a department culture that incorporates social justice into all aspects of its mission(s). We are dedicated to creating an ongoing process of systems change aimed at building and improving a culture of inclusion, equity and racial justice and are constantly examining our biases and working to target racial and other disparities so that we can better serve the behavioral health of the community.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or eligibility in ________ specialty.
• State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
• Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.

Procedure for Candidacy

To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now.” You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or to learn more, please contact:

Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.

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All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

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