Description
Overview:
The Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position as Fellowship Director for the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Program, housed within the nationally recognized Psychological Medicine Section at Yale New Haven Hospital—the birthplace of proactive C-L psychiatry.
This role focuses on general consultation-liaison psychiatry and offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape fellowship training in a dynamic academic medical center. The successful candidate will be a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist with fellowship training in consultation-liaison psychiatry or addiction psychiatry and demonstrated experience in consultation psychiatry.
Why Choose Yale School of Medicine:
Excellent work environment – a supportive group of highly regarded faculty who provide state-of-the-art IR in an academic setting. Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with radiology clinical teams across the campus. Current and future research opportunities involving advanced imaging modalities.
Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
Benefits – In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more).
About New Haven: New Haven is a city of innovation and culture, situated between Boston and New York on Long Island Sound. It boasts museums, theaters, music, sports, and award-winning restaurants, alongside a mix of boutique shops and national brands. With quaint neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, the city offers various living options. New Haven is easily accessible by plane, train, and car, and is walkable or bike-friendly, with a free shuttle service from Yale.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Serve as an attending psychiatrist on the Psychiatry Consult Service, overseeing multidisciplinary evaluations of patients across medical and surgical units.
- Collaborate with a team of advanced practice providers, social workers, trainees, and clinical nurse specialists.
- Lead the C-L Psychiatry Fellowship Program, including curriculum development, mentorship, and program administration.
- Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Engage in academic and scholarly activities with protected time (up to one full day per week) for administrative and academic pursuits.
Program Highlights
- The Psychological Medicine Section includes both traditional and proactive consult services, as well as 16 integrated psychiatry and behavioral health programs across diverse outpatient medical and surgical specialties.
- Yale New Haven Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for Yale School of Medicine and consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S.
- The hospital includes the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital, a 118-bed facility offering emergency services, inpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, and interventional psychiatric services.
- Will perform minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that reduce risk, pain, and recovery time for patients.
- Will have experience in advanced vascular interventions, e.g., peripheral venous and arterial interventions.
- Provide excellent clinical care.
- Expand the academic profile of the program in education and if desired clinical research.
- Although this position is primarily focused on clinical IR, experience in diagnostic cardiovascular imaging is highly encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in graduate medical education or fellowship training programs.
- Strong record of clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic scholarship.
- Experience supervising and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical care and education.
Licensure and Credentials
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
- Subspecialty Certification in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (or Addiction Psychiatry with relevant C-L experience).
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut.
