Clinical Assistant Professor / Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Overview

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence and Department of Psychology at Utah State University in Logan, UT are seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist who will contribute to interdisciplinary care of children and adolescents. The hired individual will provide psychiatry services to clients of the Sorenson Center and engage interdisciplinary work with other providers to insure coordinated care of clients.  The hired individual may also provide supervision to trainees completing rotations in the Sorenson Center. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024, although an earlier or later start date is possible.

 

Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, this is a 1.0 FTE term appointment, 12-month fiscal year position. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for full time telehealth work but some telework is included in the position.  The individual hired into this position may be eligible for up to $20,000 a year in Utah tax credits.  See here for more information. The position is contingent on a successful background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to children and adolescents.  Such care will include medication management as well as brief counseling when needed. Patient visits will be primary conducted in person but, based on patient need, telehealth visits will also be provided. 
• Collaborate with other clinicians (including Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Audiologists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Behavior Analysts) in the Sorenson Center to provide integrated care to youth who are being seen across subspecialties within the Sorenson Center.
• Provide supervision, as appropriate, to students / trainees. This may include supervision to residents, medical students, and nurse practitioner trainees from other institutions as well as pre-professional students at USU interested in learning more about the field of Psychiatry.
• Teaching opportunities in the Department of Psychology are negotiable based on interest and need.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board Eligible / Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• A clinical practice focus on child / adolescent Psychiatry
• Licensure in Utah (or eligibility for licensure) as a medical doctor
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an interdisciplinary health care setting

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Current curriculum vita (CV) to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile

Cover letter describing qualifications for the position to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile at the beginning of your application in Documents 1-10

Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

SCCE Highlights 

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE; https://cehs.usu.edu/scce/) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across multiple programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions.  Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology, Psychiatry, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling), and applied behavior analysis services. The Behavior Health clinic includes an Integrated Assessment team that conducts comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluations for youth and adults with suspected developmental / behavioral concerns. 

 

Department Highlights

The USU Department of Psychology is located within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The Department consists of over 30 faculty representing diverse areas of psychology. Faculty enjoy collaborative relationships with others in the Department as well as other departments in the College (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies) and across campus (e.g., So