The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an outstanding individual at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor level, the academic rank of which will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate. This position will serve as Director of Student Mental Health, and will lead a group of mental health professionals in providing student mental health services and be involved in assessing and treating students with a variety of problems including mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, situational/academic problems. Additionally, this position will develop and implement a wellness program for students. This individual will lead a staff of physicians and non-M.D. clinicians.
The candidate’s background should include experience with psychiatric assessment and treatment in young adults, the professional development of medical students, brief psychotherapy, medication management, and wellness lifestyle. Experience in providing student mental health programs in a college counseling center is preferred. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry and have or be able to obtain a Texas Medical License.
Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The candidate must have the ability to write procedures, keep standards of practices up to date, and work within the university community. The candidate must be computer literate regarding e-mail usage, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet usage.
Interested candidates should address their CV and names of three references to the attention of:
David Tyler, MD
Professor
Department of Psychiatry
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center