Univ – Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for clinician-educator faculty positions in downtown Charleston, SC.

According to the candidate’s preferences they may be involved with clinical services across a variety of clinical settings including outpatient, day treatment, inpatient and residential programs. Direct patient encounters and tele-psychiatry services may also be included. Desire to work with medical students, residents, and child fellows preferred.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001057 COM PSYCH Youth CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary: The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for clinician-educator faculty positions in downtown Charleston, SC.

According to the candidate’s preferences they may be involved with clinical services across a variety of clinical settings including outpatient, day treatment, inpatient and residential programs. Direct patient encounters and tele-psychiatry services may also be included. Desire to work with medical students, residents, and child fellows preferred.

  About this role:

• BC/BE in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Opportunity for incentive compensation
• Opportunity to teach and conduct research at one of the top psychiatry programs in NIH funding in the nation
• Monday – Friday with no mandatory weekend, holiday or call requirement
• Strong camaraderie among team of faculty, residents, fellows, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers
• Ability to focus on C&A patients ONLY, or see patients of all ages
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

What we offer:

• Relocation assistance
• Excellent benefits package, including pension options and up to $48,000 of optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity, occurrence-based malpractice coverage provided by employer
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer
• Generous CME

About Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at MUSC:

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division, in concert with other divisions, and via partnership with community organizations, provides a comprehensive spectrum of mental health clinical services for children, adolescents, and families, including primary care consultation, multidisciplinary outpatient services, intensive day treatment, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, and acute hospitalization.

The Division also includes the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Program Faculty who are frequently recognized at MUSC and nationally for their teaching excellence, and an outstanding portfolio of research, conducted in collaboration with other divisions and departments and spanning neurodevelopment, phenomenology, and treatment. This research includes participation in the NIH sponsored Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the nation’s largest-ever study on brain development and child health.

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Minimum Requirements: Applicant must hold a terminal degree such as a PhD, MD, DO or related degree. Must be BC/BE in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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