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Clinical Psychologist Outpatient - Associate Professor - Director of Behavioral Health

University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2026
💰 $160,000/yr($116,000/yr$160,000/yr)

About the role

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for a clinical-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level.

This faculty role serves as the Director of Behavioral Health at the Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC). CUHCC is a community-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides integrated care for a highly diverse population of adults and children in partnership with the University of Minnesota and also serves as a training site for future healthcare professionals.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical and administrative leadership with the development of training and research opportunities and the implementation of optimal care delivery systems in an FQHC setting.

Position Highlights:

  • Exercise creativity and strategic thinking in clinical care management and clinical programming.
  • Teach and supervise team members and trainees.
  • Engage in research and other scholarly activities through the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
  • Oversee the development of mental health services and clinical placements.
  • Manage the annual department budget and a strategic work plan.
  • Ensure that all programs comply with federal and state regulations and focus on providing integrated, trauma-informed care across the organization.

Role Description:

  • 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) to provide strategic leadership and management of behavioral health services at CUHCC
  • 0.20 FTE (8 hours per week) for clinical and administrative supervision
  • 0.10 FTE (2 hours per week) for academic activities, including attending faculty meetings, Grand Rounds, and other department-based activities
  • 0.20 FTE (8 hours per week) for direct patient care

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Clinical Psychology training program.
  • Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Licensure.
  • Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
  • Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA category while in the United States
  • Demonstrated knowledge and training in trauma-informed mental health care.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 or more years of experience in: Leading innovation in trauma-informed care for highly diverse populations, including BIPOC communities and individuals with co-morbid diagnoses.
  • Possess significant expertise in financial strategy, grant management, and cultivating collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and community agencies. 

About the Department:

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

  • Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
  • Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
  • Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
  • Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay and Benefits:

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market-competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE.  The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired. 

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

  • Substantial 401K employer contribution.
  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Malpractice insurance coverage.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-c

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