Academic Crisis Care Inpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ – University of Utah Health

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Academic Crisis Care Inpatient Psychiatrist, Rank DOQ – University of Utah Health ( HMHI ) – Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine – Psychiatry The University of Utah Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute ( HMHI ), is inviting applications for faculty Inpatient Community Psychiatrist positions at the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center ( MHCCC ). This state-of-the-art, 82,000-square-foot facility serves as the primary crisis care center for Salt Lake County. The MHCCC features a 23-hour receiving center, a 24-bed inpatient unit, and a dedicated floor for comprehensive services including case management, legal aid, and addiction treatment. Set to open in early 2025, this innovative center will help adults in mental health crisis de-escalate, stabilize, and connect to community resources catered to their individual mental health needs. The center will help our guests navigate a path to mental wellness by unifying critical crisis services and many community resources in one easy-to-access location. The building design and operations will ensure patients and their families feel welcome, respected, and secure throughout every step of their care. More information is available at At full clinical capacity, six full-time faculty psychiatrists will guide multidisciplinary teams using a cross-continuum practice model. A key aspect of this academic role involves the educational training and supervision of psychiatric residents. We seek qualified professionals to help us meet the challenges of providing high-quality psychiatric services in a growing mental health care market. HMHI (as part of the University of Utah Health) is relied upon by our local and regional communities to improve overall health and quality of life. We do this by maintaining a commitment to outstanding patient care, the highest standard of training for medical students and residents, and the continued expansion of our pioneering research programs. Successful candidates will hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry with rank based on academic experience and professional contributions. The University of Utah is located in the capital city, Salt Lake City – one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by mountains, with world-class skiing, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The city also enjoys the Sundance Film Festival, a vibrant music scene, excellent restaurants, one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the country, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera, professional basketball, baseball, and soccer teams, Ballet West (one of the premier ballet companies in the country), a vibrant art and theater community, and many other cultural attractions. Qualifications: Applicants should have experience or a strong desire to provide psychiatric care to those in crisis, hold or be eligible to apply for a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Utah, and have expertise in adult psychiatry. Completion of a residency in Psychiatry is required. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry. Obtaining board certification is a requirement for retention. Additional training in community psychiatry, crisis/ED psychiatry, or addiction psychiatry is desirable. Responsibilities: Clinical care: Primary responsibilities include psychiatric inpatient care, crisis intervention and assessment, management of severe and persistent mental illness ( SPMI ), care for acutely suicidal patients, and supervised medical detoxification. The selected applicants will focus on inpatient care, constituting around 75% of effort. The remaining 25% will be dedicated to the receiving center and outpatient services on site. The work schedule is designed to be rotational, generally following a pattern of approximately 4 weeks on service and 2 weeks off service, with some flexibility for individual needs. Call is an expected clinical responsibility for all faculty members. Provide cross coverage for vacations and meetings. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chief of Adult Psychiatry. Candidates should have experience providing team-oriented care, excellent time management skills, the ability to work within managed care settings, and a creative and adaptive outlook in a fast-paced crisis environment. This position would also offer opportunities for research, presentation, and publications. There is potential for community collaboration building community psychiatry networks with other crisis care partners and stakeholders across the Wasatch Front. Investigation: Engage in scholarly activities; The opportunity to participate in or initiate peer-reviewed research and develop durable materials (papers, courses, presentations, posters, games) is available. Education: Engage in patient care activities with learners (residents, medical students, physician assistant students, and fellows); Serve as a medical student and resident mentor; Teaching/supervising medical students, residents, and fellows in psychiatric clinical rotations. Administration: Administrative duties associated with clinical care provided; Administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and the health system, including peer review and participation on committees, may be requested to attain academic promotion; Report to and be reviewed annually by the Division Chief as part of School of Medicine faculty appointment. The percentage of effort spent in education, investigation, and administrative activities will be negotiated annually. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Division Chief of the Psychiatry department. Candidates should apply online by sending a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Inquiries may be directed to: Jason Hunziker, MD, Adult Psychiatry Division Chief Huntsman Mental Health Institute Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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