Careers in Quality

UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

The University of California, Davis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for one (1) Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor to serve as a teaching attending physician in the Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center (MHTC). The MHTC attending physician position is ideal for physicians passionate about working with underserved, culturally-diverse adults experiencing severe mental illness. Attending psychiatrists at MHTC work with multidisciplinary teams including mental health clinicians, discharge planners, program coordinators, nurses and pharmacists. MHTC attending psychiatrists also supervise PGY 2 residents and third-year medical students and conduct clinical teaching in a rich learning environment. Weeknight call is covered by residents, with MHTC attendings available by phone for supervision. Weekends and holidays at MHTC are covered by moonlighters.

The UC Davis Faculty physicians who work at MHTC are a collaborative and energetic group of colleagues committed to high-quality clinical care and excellence in medical education. The MHTC Medical Director further supports the MHTC faculty through regular supervision meetings and career mentorship. As members of an academic department, MHTC attending psychiatrists enjoy opportunities to develop scholarly or creative projects related to their clinical work, teaching and other professional activities.

Requirements for this position at time of employment include an MD or DO, California Medical License, DEA license, and either ABPN board-certification or board-eligibility in general psychiatry. Prior experience working in acute psychiatric inpatient units is preferred. Teaching and supervisory experience of psychiatry residents and medical students is preferred. Applicants in their final year of residency training are eligible for consideration. This recruitment is conducted at the Assistant/Associate rank in the health sciences clinical professor series, and the resulting hires will be at the Assistant/Associate rank in this series regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has approximately 65 residents in six residency training programs and 90 faculty and staff psychiatrists and psychologists at the UC Davis Medical Center and the Northern California VA Health System. The Department provides a stimulating teaching and academic environment. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psychiatry/. The Department is located in the culturally vibrant and affordable city of Sacramento, the Capitol of California. Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are all within a two-to-three hour drive from Sacramento.

Applications should be submitted by May 21, 2022 for initial consideration. However, the position will remain open until June 30, 2022 or until filed. Qualified applicants should upload a Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, Statement of Teaching, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion along with contact information for 3 to 5 references online at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04877

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for applicable deadlines. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.