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General Information

As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center clinical team in Psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push ahead of the traditional boundaries of medicine, deliver cures and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus we have psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists and many varied students advancing the development of neurotherapeutic interventions for challenging brain disorders, discovering advanced understanding of the causes of psychiatric illnesses and cures. At UT Southwestern your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community and the world. Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work.

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The Division of Psychology is seeking a Director for...

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As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center clinical team in Psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push ahead of the traditional boundaries of medicine, deliver cures and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus we have psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists and many varied students advancing the development of neurotherapeutic interventions for challenging brain disorders, discovering advanced understanding of the causes of psychiatric illnesses and cures. At UT Southwestern your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community and the world. Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work.

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The Division of Psychology is seeking a Director for its highly regarded Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Our program is dedicated to training the next generation of clinical psychologists who will be leaders in the field. The program provides students with a strong foundation in the science and practice of clinical psychology preparing them for careers as researchers, academics, and clinical practitioners.

The Director will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the program, as well as its academic and clinical components. The Director will play a key role in shaping the direction and quality of the program and work closely with faculty, staff and students to ensure its continued success. The Director will also be responsible for fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for all members of the program.

The specific clinical and research interests of the applicant and the needs of the department will determine the exact distribution of the remaining 50% time.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the administration and management of the program, including its academic and clinical components

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program

Work closely with faculty and staff to ensure that the program remains at the forefront of clinical psychology training

Collaborate with other departments and institutions to promote interdisciplinary research and training opportunities

Represent the program to external stakeholders, including accrediting bodies and funding agencies

Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of the program

Mentor and advise students as they progress through the program

Ensure that the program remains in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

Stay current with developments in the field of clinical psychology and incorporate new knowledge and best practices into the program

Requirements:

A PhD in Clinical Psychology or equivalent in a related field

A record of scholarly achievement and expertise in clinical psychology

At least 5 years of experience in an academic or clinical setting

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness

A passion for teaching and mentoring students

Eligibility for Texas Psychology License

Highlights of the Opportunity

Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive as well as 10 days per year to attend conferences with professional allowance

Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on start state), dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance and disability benefits. To learn more visit https: // www. utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr- resources/

As employees of a public, State of Texas organization physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts

No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based

No state income tax

Eligible site for public student loan forgiveness program and NIH loan repayment program

Mission/Vision

Discover, Educate to Heal the Mind, Body and Brain

The Department of Psychiatry's vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry by preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.

Team

Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry as well as opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching and clinical mission including racial and ethnic minorities, sexual/gender minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.

Work-Life Balance

Our generous leave program offers several paid leave options, extended illness bank, paid family leave and holidays which indluce floating holidays that can be used anytime.

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:https: // jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.

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Benefits

2022-2023 Benefits Summary

Health Benefits

PPO and ACO Options

100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay

Tobacco-Free Incentives

Generous Prescription Drug Plan

3 Options for Dental Coverage

2 Options for Vision Coverage

Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Plan

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting

Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary

Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting

Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary

Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary

Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity

Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

PTO Benefits

15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1

8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation

8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

Other Benefits

On-Site Day Care

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Voluntary Group Life Coverage

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

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Working at UTSW

Bring Your “A” Game.

Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that's breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That's what we can offer you.

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you'll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That's true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.