Assistant Professor - Lubbock, United States - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Description

Position Description

Recognized as a "Great College to Work For - Honor Roll," TTUHSC provides much more than just a job Ready for a rewarding career where you can develop and grow? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Values-Based Culture
Carnegie Classification
Hispanic-Serving Institution

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high quality patient care The Department of Family Medicine is a team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. Candidates should have strong clinical and educational skills, a demonstrated commitment to our TTUHSC Values, and proven excellence in mentoring, leadership, and administrative abilities.

This position will be joining a strong team of 22 Physician Faculty members, 3 PhD Faculty members and 4 Nurse Practitioners.

Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide Primary Behavioral Health Services to Family Medicine and Student Health Services patients.
• Provide psychological evaluations for ADHD and other mental and behavioral health issues.
• Serve on the Student Health Leadership Team.
• Serve as the Director of Mental Health Services at Student Health including supervision of the Mental Health Team at Student Health.
• Serve on committees relating to mental health at both Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college, university or school of professional psychology.(An applicant whose doctoral degree was received before January 1, 1979 must have received either a doctoral degree in psychology, or the substantial equivalent of a doctoral degree in both subject matter and extent of training, from a regionally accredited educational institution.)
• Three years experience working with patients experiencing chronic pain conditions.
• Licensed to practice Psychology in Texas by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
• Graduate program and internship program must be accredited by the American Psychological Association.
• Direct experience working with both children and adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years experience working with patients in an integrated primary care setting.
• Experience working as a primary care behavioral health consultant.
• Experience teaching in an academic medical setting.
• Experience in program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Certification in biofeedback equipment, techniques and procedures.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.