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Assistant/Associate Professor (Unit Chief) at CUMC - Columbia University Department of Psychiatry

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a full-time Unit Chief for the Inpatient Psychiatry Service at Allen Hospital at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience.


The Unit Chief will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the inpatient psychiatric unit. Responsibilities include direct patient care, supervision of attending psychiatrists and interdisciplinary staff, oversight of quality improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives, operational management of the unit, and participation in teaching psychiatry residents, medical students, fellows, and nurse practitioners. The Unit Chief will work closely with departmental and hospital leadership to ensure excellence in patient care and academic mission.
Opportunities for additional compensation are aligned with the department’s comprehensive compensation plan. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Must have NYS license and DEA certificate.


Columbia is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD/DO degree
- Board Certification in Psychiatry
- Active NYS license and DEA certificate
- Preferably 3-5 years post-residency clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a hospital-based psychiatric setting
- Associate Professor appointment requires qualifications consistent with Columbia University criteria, including academic and leadership accomplishments.

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  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    $275,000 – $325,000 yearly

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