Opportunity Details
Department of Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Clinician
Commensurate w/Experience
Outpatient Psychiatrist - Department of Psychiatry #1010783
Overview
The outpatient psychiatrist will provide outpatient care, supervise, and educate trainees in geriatric psychiatry.
The position reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Education.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising trainees on the geriatric psychiatry rotation for the general residency training program.
Provide outpatient psychiatric care four and one half days per week.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate clinical trainees and staff clinicians, including interdisciplinary team members.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Keep abreast of new models and trends in mental health care and use this to ensure we are providing the highest-quality, equitable care.
- Stay apprised of Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital, (BJH) policies and operations relating to outpatient clinical care
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess a MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Missouri. Candidate should be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry, and preferably, Geriatric Psychiatry subspecialty (or similar experience). The geriatric psychiatrist should have at least five years of post-residency/fellowship clinical experience.
Core Experience and Attributes:
- Well-informed on national trends and best practices in outpatient mental health with significant leadership experience managing a multidisciplinary outpatient clinical operation in an academic environment, teaching hospital, or other setting which otherwise demonstrates ability to manage and expand a progressive, multi-site, academic practice.
- Ability to interact with and supervise advanced practitioners in the provisioning of clinical care.
- Ability to oversee the delivery of outpatient mental health services, which enhance revenue, operate efficiently and effectively, and are responsive to clinical and administrative staff and patient needs;
- Ability to establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators/metrics and implement plans to intervene, as needed.
- Commitment to medical education and supporting learning opportunities for students, residents, fellows and other learners.
- Ability to work with training programs to design and carry out educational missions.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with, relate to, and support the activities of faculty and other clinical and administrative staff as individuals and members of organized team.
- Leadership as characterized by the ability to develop a common vision for diverse constituents, communicate effectively, engage key stakeholders, and take ownership and responsibility for ideas and actions.
- A management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, accountability, collegiality, flexibility, trust, and patience.
- Personal characteristics, which include outstanding verbal communication skills on an individual and group basis, excellent writing skills, professional appearance and an executive demeanor with high emotional intelligence.
Application procedure and contact
Candidates may email their CV/resume and cover letter with statement of interest to:
Cherie Nabholz
Director Finance & Administration
Washington University in St. Louis
Email: nabholzc@wustl.edu
Cherie Nabholz
9/22/2022
No end date
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.