Psychiatry Faculty – Student Health Psychiatry, Student Health Care Center - University of Florida

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor Faculty – Health Psychiatry, Student Health Care Center

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor for our outpatient practice in Student Health Psychiatry at the Student Health Care Center. The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenured multi-mission track faculty position. It will be at the forefront of providing comprehensive psychiatric care and consultation services to UF students facing diverse mental health challenges, including general mental health disorders, multicultural concerns, trauma, eating disorders, substance abuse, and gender/sexual minority issues.  The candidate’s impact will extend beyond direct student care as collaboration with various campus entities is integral to our mission to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success.  As a faculty member in the College of Medicine, the candidate will also contribute to its educational mission by participating in graduate and/or medical education, particularly teaching adult fellows, general psychiatry residents, and medical students during rotations and seminar teaching. Finally, the successful candidate must be willing to engage in service at the level of the department, college, and larger profession. All student health psychiatry faculty share the after-hours call duties for the Student Health Care Center.

If you are a passionate and compassionate physician committed to student well-being, we invite you to apply and join our team dedicated to fostering a campus environment that promotes mental health and resilience.

About the University of Florida (UF), College of Medicine

Student Health Psychiatry-Student Care Center

Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida are engaged in groundbreaking projects covering a variety of interests through our Centers, labs, and collaborations with other departments. The Department of Psychiatry includes an extensive outpatient center with various specialty clinics within (including one associated with our Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment), a very active inpatient service, a psychiatry collaborative program for primary care practitioners, a school consultation program, and community consultation services. The Department of Psychiatry spans services across adult, addiction, and child/adolescent specializations, including a freestanding psychiatric hospital, a large consult liaison service at the main UF Shands Hospital, Student Health Psychiatry-Student Care Center, the Florida Recovery Center operated by our Addiction Division, and multiple research centers including the Center for Addiction Research & Education and the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (COARD) and.  UF is also an active site for the NIH-landmark Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.  Shands Children’s Hospital is ranked the number 1 children’s hospital in the state of Florida in US News and World Report (USNWR); the Department of Pediatrics has national rankings in a number of pediatric specialties by USNWR.

UF is an active campus in the heart of a growing city.  UF is one of the Top 10 public universities in the nation and one of the largest medical centers in Florida. UF is a leader in the Southeast for innovative, evidence-based treatment programs for a variety of mental health disorders, and it has a strong commitment to the conduct of clinical science. Why Choose Medicine At UF?

About Gainesville, Florida:

The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state's largest and oldest university (UF) and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. The city is routinely listed as one of the best college towns, places to live, and places to retire. Known for preserving historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year. Things to do in Gainesville: Visit Gainesville

Commensurate with training and experience

• Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
• Completed residency in psychiatry.
• Possess prior clinical experience in a teaching institution or service
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills

• Strong candidates will be motivated physicians with a desire to work in an academic setting
• A candidate with a fellowship in Addiction Medicine, Child & Adolescent, or Community Psychiatry

As one of the nation's top public research universities, the University of Florida is committed to providing a diverse range of robust benefits to support the well-being of its employees. These benefits include various complementary and affordable options to meet your family's financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Salary commensurate based on the candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and personal holiday, and winter break,
• Time to recover – 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:

• A cover letter that states the applicant's interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above, including a diversity statement indicating how your previous experiences have prepared you to contribute to an inclusive institutional culture.
• Curriculum Vitae

Reference Names/Contact Information (3). Your cover letter should include:

• The names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of your work.
• Potential in the field.
• Capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center.

The Department will request these references if you are considered for the position. Selected candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.