M.D. degree or equivalent

Completion of residency in Psychiatry 
 
Knowledge of psychiatric practices in a variety of clinical, teaching, and research environments, as well as a demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.

Board eligible/board certified in Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association 
 
Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Preferred experience includes previous experience in providing psychiatric services to children and adolescents, as well as experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals. 
  
This position will be instrumental to providing inpatient psychiatric services to children and adolescents on the Behavioral Health Unit and through consultations at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Room. This position will primarily provide inpatient psychiatric care and will participate in on-call coverage of our Behavioral Health Unit and related inpatient services.  
 
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists’ Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice. 
 
Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Health programs offer an array of specialized pediatric programs, including the Child Diagnostic Clinical Service, Eating Disorders Clinical Service, and Functional Family Therapy. In addition to our inpatient behavioral health program, we offer  outpatient services at our Fountain Court location in Lexington, KY. Our inpatient unit is the only facility in the Bluegrass region that has patient safety companions on the unit at all times.

Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of the department.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.