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Assistant Medical Director and Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Child Division

🏛️ University of Florida Gainesville, FL 📍 USA 🗓️ Posted Dec 06, 2025 ⏳ Due Dec 04, 2026
Physicians

Description

Position: Assistant Medical Director and Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Child Division
Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Department: Psychiatry – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division
Location: UF Main Campus, Gainesville, FL
Job Number: 538004

Overview:
The University of Florida is seeking a full-time faculty member to serve as Assistant Medical Director and lead clinical and educational services within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division. The position includes a potential transition to full Medical Director and emphasizes leadership, clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Administration

  • Oversee behavioral health clinical services for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic.

  • Collaborate with departmental leadership to optimize clinical workflows and quality metrics.

  • Participate in strategic planning and departmental committees.

  • Assist with recruitment and retention of clinical staff and trainees.

Clinical Services

  • Provide child psychiatric consultations and direct care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.

Education & Scholarship

  • Teach and supervise Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows.

  • Contribute to curriculum development and educational programming.

  • Engage in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
Required:

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

  • Board Certified/Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

  • Eligibility for licensure in Florida.

Preferred:

  • Experience mentoring and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage in clinical and scholarly collaborations.

  • Strong commitment to clinical teaching and patient care.

Application Instructions:
Submit online via UF Jobs portal: Apply Here
Required materials: cover letter, CV, and three references.

Health Assessment: Required.

About Gainesville, FL:
Gainesville is a vibrant college town with rich cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. It is home to UF, numerous parks, museums, lakes, and an active arts and sports scene.

EEO Statement:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.

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