Description
The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks an outstanding psychiatrist to serve as Assistant Residency Program Director (APD). Rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications. The APD will join a dedicated residency leadership team to advance curriculum, rotations, recruitment, and resident professional development while contributing to high-quality clinical care and scholarly activity. Clinical duties may include inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison, addiction services, general outpatient, and subspecialty clinics within UVA Health. The incumbent will teach and supervise residents and medical students, provide in-person services, participate in telepsychiatry where appropriate, and share in faculty call on nights/weekends as part of a rotation. This role is an excellent opportunity for a clinician-educator interested in academic psychiatry, patient care, teaching, mentoring, and program innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative

        Collaborate with the Program Director, Associate Program Directors, and GME partners on program operations, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement.

        Support resident recruitment and selection, including application review, interview day execution, and rank list preparation.

        Coach residents in clinical competency, scholarly development, professionalism, and career planning; contribute to CCC/PEC activities and documentation.

Clinical Care

        Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment in assigned clinical settings (inpatient, C-L, ED/urgent care, addiction services, and/or ambulatory clinics).

        Partner with interprofessional teams to deliver integrated, measurement-based, recovery-oriented care; contribute to access and throughput initiatives.

Program Development, Scholarship, and Service

        Advance educational initiatives

        Engage in scholarly activity in medical education and/or clinical domains

        Serve on departmental and institutional committees as assigned.

Location
UVA Health is located in Charlottesville, Virginiaa vibrant, historically rich community with strong schools, easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a thriving arts/food scene. Dual-career support is available for faculty spouses/partners through UVA.