Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Psychologist) SMS-3863 (832)

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The incumbent in this position will function as a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and serve as the Chief of the Division of Clinical Psychology. The incumbent will plan, develop, administer, coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Division of Clinical Psychology and assure that the division is integrated into the clinical care of patients and their families. The incumbent will serve as liaison for clinical psychologic and supportive services and related matters between the SIU Department of Psychiatry, St. John's Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, other clinical partners, and SIU HealthCare. All directives shall be in accordance with the rules and operational policies and procedures of the SIU HealthCare, the statutes and regulations of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Board of Trustees, and the laws of the State of Illinois.

*This position is ON SITE only*

ADMINISTRATION 10%
* Provide on-going review of the programs' operating reports (charges, billing, and patient volume).
* Assist the Assistant to the Chair in preparing University required reports as appropriate, including an annual report of clinical activities. Gather, analyze and interpret data to define and illustrate specific problems or needs.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and an ability to work well with a wide variety of individuals. Recognize and resolve issues emanating from internal and external forces. Set priorities and manage multiple projects at one time.
* Develop sources of funding outside of those provided by Springfield Memorial Hospital, St. John's Hospital and SIU to expand clinical research and teaching activities for the division.
* Provide leadership, support and professional guidance for division faculty including: informal feedback on performance throughout the year; a review of each faculty's position description, contract and funding sources at least yearly; annual evaluation of all faculty with recommendations for growth and improvement; and supervision of the division faculty's career development and progress in the promotion and tenure system.
* Partner with clinical and department administrative leaders to provide direction and administrative structure for all staff assigned to the division; and participate in evaluating the administrative, research and clinical staff.
CLINICAL CARE 65%
* Provide clinical direction to psychologists and psychotherapists in the department, ensuring high quality, patient/family-centered care is delivered.
* Provide psychological services to patients with neurological, psychiatric, and other medical diagnoses. Maintain professional practice in accordance with SIU Healthcare policy.
* Provide continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient services utilizing a "patient centered approach."
* Establish relationships, affiliations and serve as liaison on behalf of SIU with various entities including but not limited to Springfield Memorial Hospital, St. John's Hospital, Neurology and Psychiatry programs and various other medical entities. Provide interagency consultations as needed.
* Organize and manage the clinical programs of the division to meet the needs of patients, other physicians, students and residents. This includes overseeing the quality of care provided by division members including: development, collection and reporting of quality metrics; ensuring that the division responds in an appropriate and timely fashion to patients and referring physicians; and contributing to improvements in the quality of care throughout the department.
* Oversee clinical operations and coordinate an efficient clinical environment integrated into a variety of patient care settings.
* Coordinate Clinical Psychology outpatient activities with the chiefs of Adult Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, and Medicine/Psychiatry.
* Assist in the resolution of patient or other customer complaints for the division.
EDUCATION 20%
* Provide training to medical, psychology/psychiatry, social workers, medical students, residents and fellows, related to clinical psychology services including supportive and wellness needs and treatment.
* Establish relationships with other training institutions to build training opportunities.
Provide community outreach/education. Assemble appropriate literature and educational resources for clinical patients.
* Provide instruction for seminars, tutor groups, electives and other classroom educational activities within the department.
* Provide psychotherapy supervision to one (1) resident physician per semester.
RESEARCH 5%
* Maintain up-to-date behavioral health, psychology and psychiatry knowledge in the area of specialty.
* Conduct research and training related to clinical and supportive services across relevant patient populations that aids in understanding, recognition and treatment.
* Collaborate on research projects across the school of medicine and related entities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* This position requires a clinical psychology degree PhD, PsyD, EdD in related field and licensed or eligible for licensure as a provider with the ability to bill health and behavioral codes and to practice in the State of Illinois.
* Must be eligible for appointment at the faculty level of Assistant/Associate/Professor, etc. rank.
* Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* A minimum of two (2) years of management or leadership experience in behavioral health, preferably in a domain of clinical psychology, with a proven ability to lead, direct and supervise staff.

The budgeted annual salary range is $70,000 to $100,000, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement.

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