Morehouse School of Medicine

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine seeks an Adjunct Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychiatry who is board-certified or board-eligible in General Psychiatry. The successful candidate should be community-oriented with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to advancing mental health equity through clinical care, education, and scholarship. This position includes clinical experience at a behavioral health crisis center, as well as resident teaching and NP supervision. The appointment also allows for medical student teaching. General Responsibilities: Engage in teaching, scholarship, and clinical service in psychiatry and behavioral sciences consistent with the department’s needs and the faculty member’s interests. Participate in select administrative duties such as serving on departmental, UME and/or GME , and/or institutional committees. Reports to: Direct Report – Crisis Unit Medical Director Skip Level Report – Department Chairperson

Minimum Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

: MD or DO degree Unrestricted Georgia Medical License Board Certification in Psychiatry Strong interpersonal, clinical, and professional skills

Preferred Qualifications

: Psychiatry Resident and Nurse Practitioner Supervision Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Acute Psychiatric Care Experience Psychiatry Resident and Nurse Practitioner Supervision Experience

Description of Job Duty

Provide psychiatric care in a behavioral health crisis center. Supervise Crisis Center Nurse Practitioners Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities Contribution to scholarly activities and the educational mission Participate in faculty development programs * The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified .*