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Psychiatry opening in WV
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/04/20
**Psychiatry Opportunity: Weston, WV**
~ Located 1hr to Morgantown
~ H1 Eligible

*Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry seeks full-time clinical BE/BC psychiatrist qualified for appointment at either the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank*

**Position Details**
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Employed
- Minimum $10k negotiable signing bonus
- No call duty
- Faculty positions include regionally competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

**Requirements**
- Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree (foreign educational equivalent accepted) and be eligible to obtain a West Virginia license.
- For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required.
- Candidates must be board certified/eligible in psychiatry.
- Responsibilities include providing excellent patient care in addition to teaching medical students and psychiatry residents.
- Scholarly activities are high encouraged.
- For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, it is expected that candidates sustain an outstanding, extramurally supported research program.

**About the Hospitali**
- Hospital is a 150-bed, fully-accredited state psychiatric hospital and winner of an APA state/university collaboration award.
- The hospital provides treatment of involuntarily committed adults with a variety of diagnoses and has a dynamic forensic psychiatry program.
- While the facility is operated by the state Department of Health and Human Resources, our professional staff (psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers) is employed as full-time faculty members, hired through the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry.
- Hospital is an active training site for Psychiatry residents, forensic fellows, and students of medicine and other disciplines.
- Clinical experience is enhanced by dedicated time for research and teaching.

**Location**
Hospital is located just an hour south of Morgantown, WV. North Central West Virginia offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There are several metropolitan areas within easy driving distance as well as local access to scenic lakes, skiing, golf, and more.