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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number ACAD339

Job Title Assistant / Associate Professor (MD) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Position Title Assistant / Associate Professor (MD) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Position Type Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Commensurate wih experience

Department Psychiatry

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor level Psychiatrist with a strong interest in community psychiatry. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with a culturally diverse patient population and with treatment teams within a multidisciplinary, multi-specialty environment. This is an outpatient position.

Minimum Qualifications

+ MD degree

+ Georgia Medical License

+ Board Certification in Psychiatry

+ Preferred experience in medical student and/or resident teaching

+ Good interpersonal skills

+ High level of professionalism

+ Must be able to obtain clinical privileges at Grady Hospital

Preferred Qualifications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/14237

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

General Responsibilities:

Engage in teaching, scholarly, and clinical service in the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Participate in the teaching programs of the Department. Engage in patient care activities consistent with the department’s needs and the faculty member’s interests. Assume some administrative duties such as serving on institutional committees and assisting with the Psychiatry Residency Program and/or the Psychiatry Clerkships.

Specific Position Details:

Serve as an attending for Grady Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, along with other MSM faculty. The clinical sites will include residents, and medical, nursing, and PA students. Outpatient services include traditional scheduled outpatient appointments as well as services in a primary care setting as part of Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care utilizing telepsychiatry. In addition to patient care, the attending will be responsible for teaching, supervision, and evaluation of trainees.

+ Serve on department, institutional, and community-based committees

+ May serve as a Co-course Director for undergraduate medical education courses

+ Provide resident and medical student supervision

+ May undertake clinical responsibilities at other affiliated sites as assigned

+ Assist with resident recruitment, including interviewing candidates

+ May collaborate on department research projects

+ Participate in faculty development programs to develop teaching and/or research skills

* The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.*

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume

+ Professional License

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter