CLINICAL FACULTY - PSYCHIATRY ADDICTION MEDICINE Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Position Description:

Addiction Medicine Physician

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist who is also board-certified or board-eligible in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine, or in Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, to join our faculty and the University of Iowa Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC).  The appointment will be on the non-tenure clinical track, open rank. 

Primary responsibilities will include patient care on the Addiction Medicine Consult Service and in the Addiction Medicine Clinic, supervision of residents and medical students. The position is a 1.0 FTE and consists of 50% clinical time, 30% time providing education and outreach for the UI ARC, and 20% academic time, with the latter devoted to scholarly pursuits which may include research and teaching.

The UI ARC is led by Alison Lynch, MD, MS and Andrea Weber, MD, MME. The UI ARC encompasses clinical services, education, research, and advocacy efforts in addiction medicine across the University of Iowa campus.  More information about UI ARC can be found at https://uihc.org/opioid-addiction-clinic . Clinical services offered by UI ARC include a dual diagnosis partial hospital program, intensive outpatient program, extended outpatient program and relapse prevention, Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Clinics that provide buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder as well as other FDA-approved MAT medications, a Walk-In MAT Clinic, an Addiction Medicine Consult Service, buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department, case management, peer recovery support specialists, contingency management, individual counseling including telehealth counseling, group therapy for professionals in recovery, and services for people with opioid use disorder and/or stimulant use disorder who are reentering the community following a period of incarceration.  UI ARC collaborates with the Iowa Neuroscience Institute to support research initiatives in addiction medicine across the University. Research programs include those focused on molecular biology, genetics, brain imaging, and clinical trials in substance use disorders.  Additionally, the UI ARC is highly involved in community efforts to increase access to care and reduce stigma associated with mental health conditions including addiction.

The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial and collaborative professional environment.   University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit Think Iowa City - Official Website

Search Committee Contact Information Alison Lynch, MD, MS, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Professor, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Phone: 319-467-1069. Email alison-lynch@uiowa.edu.

For a complete listing of job qualifications and to apply for this position, please visit our website at http//jobs.uiowa.edu, reference requisition #75401.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

 

Education Requirement:



  • Physicians must hold MD or DO degrees and have completed a psychiatry residency.

Required Qualifications:



  • Applicants must have a commitment to patient care, teaching, and scholarly work.


  • Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students, residents and fellows and/or related scholarly activity is required.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Certifications:



  • Applicants must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.


  • Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine, or board-certified or board-eligible in Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Desirable Qualifications:



  • Experience working on an addiction consult service.


  • Experience using harm reduction tools and strategies to optimize patient health and outcomes.


  • Demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment.


  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.


  • Able to meet fleet service requirements for operating a University vehicle.

 

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest


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