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Job Description
Regional Chair, Department of Psychiatry - Midland/Odessa
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Position Description
The Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) in the Permian Basin will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the department, fostering excellence in clinical care, research, education, and community service. The Chair will be responsible for overseeing all departmental activities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, promoting faculty development, and advancing the department's academic mission. This role includes managing the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program and developing fellowship programs in various subspecialties within the field of Psychiatry. The Chair will also ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed and maintain strong relationships with hospital leaders. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strong track record in academic psychiatry, clinical practice, and administrative experience.
Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience.
Major/Essential Functions- Leadership and Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Department of Psychiatry.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
- Lead departmental planning efforts in alignment with the overall goals of the academic health center.
- Clinical Excellence:
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
- Oversee clinical operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
- Academic and Educational Oversight:
- Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.
- Direct and manage the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program.
- Develop and implement fellowship programs in various subspecialties of psychiatry.
- Support faculty in their roles as educators, ensuring high standards of teaching and mentorship.
- Foster a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
- Research and Scholarship:
- Promote and support research activities within the department.
- Encourage faculty to engage in scholarly activities and secure research funding.
- Facilitate collaboration with other departments and external partners to advance research initiatives.
- Faculty Development and Mentorship:
- Recruit, retain, and mentor high-quality faculty members.
- Support faculty career development, including promotion and tenure processes.
- Foster an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Administrative and Financial Management:
- Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee departmental staffing, including recruitment, retention, and performance management.
- Ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed with qualified professionals.
- Community Engagement and Hospital Relations:
- Represent the department within the TTUHSC and the broader community.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations.
- Maintain strong relationships with hospital leaders to ensure seamless integration of clinical services and alignment with hospital goals.
- Promote the department's contributions to public health and community well-being.
Occasional Duties
Required Qualifications- MD, DO or MBBS.
- Completion of a Residency in Psychiatry.
- Board Certified in Psychiatry.
- Ability to obtain a Texas License.
- Two or more years of psychiatry experience.
- Two or more years of leadership experience.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5281&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=894867
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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