Assistant Professor - Addiction Psychiatry

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center will provide care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The role includes delivering evidence-based treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and well-being. In addition, the Assistant Professor will play an active role in the education and training of psychiatry residents, medical students, and fellows, as well as participate in departmental and divisional academic and scholarly activities.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent.
• Graduate of U.S. accredited residency program.
• Hold, or eligible for, a Kansas medical license.
• Addictions experience.
• ABPN board certification/board eligibility in addiction psychiatry or ABPM certification in Addiction Medicine

Benefits

• Coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary day off
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave
• Retirement program with generous employer contribution
• Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)