Assistant Professor

The Associate Residency Program Director administers and maintains an educational environment conducive to resident education across the ACGME competency areas, ensuring each resident’s development of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to enter unsupervised practice in Psychiatry. The Associate Residency Program Director reports directly to the Department Chair and/or their designee.

Administration & Academic Service

·Associate Residency Program Director is responsible for supporting a clinical and educational work environment that promotes resident and faculty wellness, contributes to a culture of patient safety and quality improvement, and ensures resources to residents and faculty for medical research and inquiry. Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education across all program sites (both CHI and non-CHI). Approve a local director at each participating site who is accountable for resident education.

·       Participates in contract and grant negotiations and budget preparation.

·       Assists in the design, implementation, and evaluation of new clinical programs.

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·       Monitor and maintain appropriate resident supervision according to the resident’s level of training and ability. Implement policies and procedures consistent with institutional and program requirements for clinical experience, education/learning, and the work environment of residents, including, but not limited to, monitoring resident performance, stress, and wellness. Monitoring of clinical and educational work hours (formerly duty hours) at all participating sites, including moonlighting. Monitoring and adjusting schedules as necessary to mitigate excessive service demands and/or fatigue. Monitoring the need for and ensuring the provision of backup systems for patient care. Comply with the sponsoring institution’s policies and procedures, including those in the ACGME Institutional Requirements for selection, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary actions of residents. Be familiar with and comply with the AOA and ACONP / ACGME and Review Committee policies and procedures, as well as GME policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Devote a minimum of 25% FTE time to the administration of the program.

Teaching

·       Responsibilities include the supervision of residents and medical students rotating through the clinical facilities serviced by this position, as well as the presentation of grand rounds and participation in the didactic series in psychiatry.

Service

·       Responsibilities include participation in institutional, departmental, community committees, and organizations

Clinical Practice

·       Maintain clinical service/ supervision in Psychiatry in one or more of the following areas: inpatient, consultation, outpatient clinics, addiction services at Meharry Medical College and affiliated facilities.

·       Participate in funding agency training activities, as required.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

                                                                   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Effective verbal interpersonal communication
• Excellent written communication skills
• General computer skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a part of a team in collaborative settings
• Ability to analyze and interpret data 
• Active participation in local, regional, national, or international professional organizations related to the individual’s discipline
• Demonstrates capacity for leadership in medical students and resident academic supervision and assessment
• Must possess a high level of skills to communicate with the clinical staff, exhibit mature judgment, maintain confidentiality, and have strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates expertise in areas of psychiatry to include Group, Family, and Individual Therapy, Utilization Management, Quality Assurance, and Performance Improvement activities. 
• Active involvement or high level of interest in community affairs.
• Scholarly work within the area of the individual’s discipline demonstrated by publication, presentation, or recognition as an authority
• Established track record of mentoring
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with staff, faculty, students, and residents

Ability to provide evidence-based mental health services at Elam MHC or other clinical service locations.

Education and Experience:

·       Graduation from an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine 

·       Completion of an ACGME approved Residency Program 

·       Board-Certified Psychiatrist 

·       Three-years of documented educational and/ or administrative experience is preferred. A candidate who fulfills other requirements but does not meet the three-year minimum may be considered 

• Experience in academic or teaching settings is a plus, especially involving residents, fellows, or students.
• Meet criteria for a Faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank
• Provides evidence of ability to provide supervision to clinical and mid-level staff  

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:

• Valid medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Tennessee.
• Current BLS certification.

·       Active DEA Certificate

·       Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association