Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. or MD, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong foundation and career experience in assessment and treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD). There is a significant need for specialized behavioral expertise to support ED staff in managing and de-escalating behavioral crises in NDD individuals promptly and effectively.
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Doctoral level, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, for an academic track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. This is a full-time position that will consist of 0.65 clinical FTE, working out of the UMMC Emergency Department, with 0.35 academic FTE reserved for research and other academic activities.
Preferred candidates will have a strong foundation and career experience in assessment and treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD). There is a significant need for specialized behavioral expertise to support ED staff in managing and de-escalating behavioral crises in NDD individuals promptly and effectively.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Supervise Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) and other staff in the coordination and direction of client intake and discharge activities
- Supervise BCBAs and other staff in the coordination and direction of assessment and treatment procedures
- Observe assessment and treatment sessions and develop solutions when progress is insufficient
- Review and provide final approval of treatment materials, descriptions, and progress notes, as appropriate
- Supervise BCBAs and related staff in the development and refinement of skill-acquisition programs
- Supervise BCBAs and related staff in the development and refinement of behavior-reduction programs
- Participate in a model of care centered on integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with a treatment team that includes nursing, psychiatry, and care coordination.
- Demonstrate a pattern of excellence and ongoing contributions in clinical care and consultation
- Provide case management for patients such as conducting initial evaluations and triaging patients to services, as well as providing direct services (new patients, follows-ups)
Research Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical research with patients who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and also engage in challenging behaviors
- Develop new areas of clinical research investigation in collaboration with other members of the department
- Obtain and maintain external funding to help support research
- Publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Oversee the development of presentations for local, national, and international conferences
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Analyze data to maintain financial solvency
- Hiring and training new employees
- Developing, writing, and implementing policies and procedures for the program
- Participating in outreach activities in the community
- Direct and oversee compliance issues and responsible conduct of research Education of pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, and students in psychology, and other health- related professions during usual conduct of care
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.
Our mission is to:
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Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
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Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
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Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
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Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research
You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians at: https://mphycisians.org/careers.
This position will remain open until filled.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
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