CLINICAL PROFESSOR

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Please send curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

Jen Sullivan

Department of Psychiatry Faculty Affairs Manager

[email protected]

Summary

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS), in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School, is actively recruiting for a full-time, psychologist on the Clinical track. Ideal candidates will provide veteran patients psychological services involving assessment, treatment, consultation, and education. The incumbent functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a defined professional service context. The incumbent is expected to be able provide evidence-based services for a wide range of psychological, substance use and health related behavioral problems for patients with a wide range of patient characteristics (education, cultural, economic, gender, age, ethnicity, etc.). Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams; active participation in supervision and education of trainees; track record of program improvement, academic activities and leadership.

The VA Ann Arbor MH Service is a Partner Affiliate of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School. You will be joining a vibrant mental health service with academically active fellow psychiatry and psychology faculty and over 180 other interdisciplinary professional and support staff. Salaries are competitive with several additional benefits. Faculty have full and free access to University of Michigan library system, weekly U of M and VA grand rounds, and a yearly professional development fund for conferences and self-education. The VAAAHS Mental Health Service prides itself on clinical excellence, collegiality, teamwork, academic enrichment, and support of academic development by leveraging our strong program evaluation and research strengths for interested clinical faculty.

Specific duties will be position-dependent and include providing comprehensive psychological care for veterans in Ann Arbor/Flint/Jackson/Toledo, as well as training and participation in Clinical Video Conferencing (Tele-psychiatry). Responsibilities also include providing on-site coverage as needed in the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System sites including hospital-based programs. Duties also include supervision of trainees as well as contributing to the academic mission of the service. Leadership opportunities will be considered for candidates with a strong interest and a track record.

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University?s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed.  The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed.  For the purpose of meeting this requirement, the term "specialty area" refers to the specific specialty areas recognized by the accrediting body and not to specific job duties that might require special skills.  Currently, APA accredits doctoral programs in the specialty areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or combinations of two or more of those areas.  PCSAS accredits doctoral programs in psychological clinical science.  CPA accredits doctoral programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and school psychology.  There are no job assignments in VHA that require the skills of a school psychologist; therefore, an applicant with a degree in the specialty area of school psychology is not eligible for appointment.  Strictly for the purpose of determining eligibility for appointment as a psychologist in VHA, there is no distinction between the specialty areas (with the exception of school psychology). Experience with Telepsychiatry is preferred but not required.

Candidates should qualify for an appointment to the University of Michigan Medical School faculty on the Clinical Track at the level of Clinical Instructor, or higher, in the Department of Psychiatry.the Clinical Track at the level of Clinical Instructor, or higher, in the Department of Psychiatry. Faculty appointment in the University of Michigan Medical School requires national academic recognition with demonstrated skills in clinical care, teaching and administration.

Physical Requirements: The work is largely office based and in a sedentary setting. No manual labor is required above ordinary situations. The incumbent must be capable of using a computer given that all clinical charting is electronic. The incumbent may also be tasked to travel to VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System sites on a periodic basis for special meetings or events. 

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Professor with underfills to Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Instructor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening, fingerprinting and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.