Associate Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC

The adult psychiatry consultation and liaison service at CUIMC is one of the largest and oldest in the country. It brings together a multidisciplinary team of over 20 clinicians dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and relevant research. With a rich tradition of collaboration, our team offers comprehensive evaluations and tailored recommendations to a wide range of medical and surgical patients. The integrated approach not only enhances the quality of care for our patients but also fosters an environment of continuous learning and innovation. Our commitment to clinical excellence, educational outreach and science ensures that we remain at the forefront of the field, providing exceptional support to both patients and healthcare professionals alike.

The new medical director will be responsible for the overall program oversight including:

- Day to day program management

- Supervision of faculty and trainees

- Advancing the scientific and training missions

- Quality and patient safety

- Ensuring adequate service coverage

- Recruitment and development of faculty

This is a full-time 1.0 FTE with administrative and clinical responsibilities.

The medical director will report directly to the Vice Chair of Clinical Services

This role includes opportunities for additional compensation aligned with the department's comprehensive compensation plan.

Minimum qualifications :

- MD

- CL fellowship in accredited program

- CL board certification

- At least 8 years of clinical practice

- Experience supervising trainees

- Associate Professor

- Experience leading a multidisciplinary team

- Experience working at large academic medical center

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.