Chair, Department of Psychiatry
1 week ago
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Requisition Number:FE04386
Department Name:7H800:PSYCHIATRY
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Type of Position:Faculty
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Tenure Track Status:Tenure Track
Required Education:MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent
- National recognition as demonstrated through involvement in academic and professional societies at a national level
- Demonstrated leadership in administrative positions in medical school or an academic medical center setting
- Proven record of recruitment and retention of talent
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky
Board eligible/board certified in either Adult or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association.
Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic medicine in psychiatry. Exceptional accomplishments as a clinician and academician are a must as the chair’s duties will include clinical practice as well as ongoing academic activities.
SCOPE OF ROLE
The chair of the UK College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry will make vital contributions to implementing the organization’s most critical strategies and will strive to achieve excellence in a full range of quality measurements. The chair will serve as a liaison between the department and the enterprise, reporting directly to the dean of the College of Medicine. The chair will be directly involved with strategic planning and service development, as well as market development and outreach strategy. Planning for future growth and recruitment to accomplish department goals will be integral to the duties of the chair.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with leadership inside and outside of the department to create an infrastructure comprised of high-quality clinical care and research that incorporates scholarly and teaching activities.
- Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with clinical leadership, including physician groups, patients, and external entities to foster opportunities for revenue enhancement, enhanced customer service, and to positively impact core clinical measures.
- Define improved standards of department protocols, goals, and methods for implementation that reflect the department’s vision for regional and national standing as a leader in academic medicine in psychiatry, as well as a respected service provider in Kentucky.
- Oversee quality management and provider performance, including physicians, fellows, residents, psychologists, psychotherapists and advanced practice providers for the department.
- Review and report on provider performance annually.
- Recruit and mentor those of character into a culture of respect, kindness, and professionalism, where teamwork, innovation, and work satisfaction thrive.
For full details and consideration for this position, click here: Psychiatry Prospectus for the full job prospectus.
The College of Medicine seeks qualified applicants who value its missions and share its commitment to building a strong community. As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer, we strive to foster an environment in which individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
Interested applicants should apply through the job posting. Please include curriculum vita and cover letter when prompted in the application process.
Questions and inquiries can be directed to search committee chair, Ginny Gottschalk, MD (ginny.gottschalk@uky.edu).
In addition, confidential inquiries, nominations, expressions of interest, and submission of candidate materials (including a letter of interest and CV) in addition to the application submission at the University of Kentucky Jobs website, should be submitted via email to the WittKieffer search consultants: Jeff Schroetlin and Tricia Porter at UKPsychiatryChair@wittkieffer.com.
This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.
All applications will be handled in a secure, sensitive, and confidential manner.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of the department. Demonstrated experience with psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Demonstrated experience with research and providing psychotherapy or psychological testing services to adults, children and adolescents in an outpatient setting using evidence-based treatments.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent
- National recognition as demonstrated through involvement in academic and professional societies at a national level
- Demonstrated leadership in administrative positions in medical school or an academic medical center setting
- Proven record of recruitment and retention of talent
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
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