Faculty - Director of Emergency Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison

Job Description

Overview :

The Department of Psychiatry at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department as the Director of Emergency Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Department :

The Department of Psychiatry, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department, which employs 18 full time faculty members. The psychiatry residency program is a fully accredited program, currently with 24 residents (6 per year with accreditation up to 8 per year). WMed is looking to expand and enhance psychiatric clinical services, research, and both resident and medical student training. There are significant clinical and research collaborations with Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH), Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA), Kalamazoo State Psychiatric Hospital, Community Healing Centers of Kalamazoo, and the Great Lakes Center for Autism as well as other community organizations / agencies.

WMed Psychiatry is practicing the “Collaborative Care Model” (CoCM) with Bronson Healthcare and anticipating continued growth in the primary care practices of Family Medicine, Pediatrics as well as OB / GYN.

The Department of Psychiatry is experiencing tremendous growth within our clinical footprint and community collaborations, our scholarly work and research output, as well as our expanding education programs. The incoming candidate will benefit from growing possibilities and additional leadership opportunities within the department.

Position :

The department provides consultation liaison services at the 435-bed at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo. Services are provided by 2 faculty psychiatrists and 2 psychiatry residents along with a nurse practitioner.

Resident rotations in emergency psychiatry have been streamlined.  The Emergency Psychiatry / CL Director, in collaboration with the WMed Department Chair, will be charged with identifying areas of improvement and implementing initiatives to continue our strategic growth in order to ensure an outstanding academic emergency psychiatry / CL program which sets the standard for patient care in the region.

Responsibilities :

We are seeking board certified or eligible psychiatrists who are interested and passionate about teaching and Emergency Psychiatry and Consult Liaison. Faculty rank (Assistant / Associate / full Professor) will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate.

This opportunity features :

• The ability to practice with a growing collegial team currently consisting of : 18 psychiatrists, PhD psychologists, social workers and nursing personnel focused on quality patient care.
• Clinical time incorporated with supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents in their ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Be part of a department that is fully supportive of growth and change for any academic interests with potential for leadership.
• Interested candidates will enjoy protected academic time for administrative and research endeavors.
• Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Mentorship and strong support for individualized career planning and development.

Candidates with additional training in geriatrics, consultation-liaison, addiction medicine, or forensic training are all welcome to apply. Based on training and career interests, specific clinical and other academic responsibilities will be negotiated.

Qualifications :

Compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.