Physician - Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist

Job Title
Physician - Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist

Requisition Number
FE05089

Working Title

Department Name
7H800:PSYCHIATRY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree

Required Related Experience

-Completion of residency in Psychiatry
-Knowledge of psychiatric practices in a variety of clinical, teaching, and research environments, as well as a demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment

Required License/Registration/Certification

-Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or an equivalent board acceptable to the University of Kentucky.

-Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible Physician – Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Preferred experience includes previous experience in providing psychiatric services, as well as experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.

This position will be instrumental to expand inpatient physician coverage and will help create a 24-hour coverage model, across multiple locations, to increase access to psychiatric consults and care. This position will help provide a proactive consult for patients by placing psychiatrists in medical units throughout UK hospitals for early identification and intervention for behavioral disorders, substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric conditions. Services and coverage will take place at Eastern State Hospital (http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/ESH/), on the Behavioral Health Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital, on the Consultation-Liaison service at Albert B. Chandler Hospital, and at UK’s EmPATH unit (https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/services/empath).

The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists’ Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice.

The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement. In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related fields across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work.

If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.

To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit a CV and cover letter with your application. Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system.

Applications will be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

-Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, supervisors, stakeholders, and the public.
-Collaborative work ethic, with a commitment to fostering a respectful work environment.

-Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
-Dependability, punctuality, initiative, and a positive, solution-oriented approach to work.
-Confidentiality when handling sensitive information and a keen sense of integrity.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.