Psychiatrist Addiction Center-Faculty Position

Description The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Addiction Psychiatrist to join its outpatient faculty. As part of a growing Addiction Psychiatry Service within Emory Healthcare and in collaboration with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, this position will offer the opportunity to participate in clinical care and education. Based on applicant interest and need, there is flexibility in dividing clinical time between our outpatient and intensive outpatient services. Support staff for nursing needs, scheduling, and case management will be provided. Job Responsibilities Clinical outpatient addiction care, teaching and collaboration are priorities for this position. Research or education related funds can offset the percent time for any of these activities. All faculty are encouraged to supervise residents and fellows. Proportional on-call coverage with an average of 4 weeks per year is an expected clinical responsibility with cross coverage availability for vacations and conferences. Office space will be provided at the newly built Emory Addiction Center at Emory Wesley Woods Campus, which includes on-site parking, as well as lab and urine drug screen testing. Successful candidates will work within a multidisciplinary treatment team with expertise in substance use disorder treatment. The clinic team includes nursing staff and Patient Care and Patient Service Coordinators who conduct intake scheduling and facilitate case management for patients. The position will include joint faculty appointment at Emory University School of Medicine and Emory Healthcare. A competitive benefit plan, including additional incentive pay opportunities and a favorable retirement plan, will also be provided to full-time faculty. Qualifications The rank of the appointment is open and will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicants. Applicants should hold an unrestricted license for the state of Georgia and be board certified in Psychiatry. The candidate must be board eligible in Addiction Psychiatry. Obtaining board certification will be a requirement for retention. Consistent with the current vision and mission of the department and the division, preference will be given to applicants who have a combined and integrated interest in clinical, research, and teaching activities. Appointment at any level beyond Assistant Professor will require a successful record of external funding to support research activities, administrative experience, and an active publication record of accomplished research. Inquiries and correspondence to: Justine W. Welsh, M.D. Associate Professor Director, Addiction Services Emory Healthcare Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Emory University School of Medicine View email address on click.appcast.io NOTE Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). Accessibility Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr