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Assistant Professor Clinician (Tenure)/DOQ Health Outcomes - University of Utah Health (HMHI) Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine PsychiatryHuntsman Mental Health Institute and the Department of Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry Division, at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine seeks to hire a faculty member in the area of health outcomes for those vulnerable to self-inflicted injury (SII), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and suicide. Successful candidates will play an important investigative role in the Department of Psychiatry. They will be part of a supportive team, and their faculty appointment and rank will be based on their academic experience and professional accomplishments.The University of Utah is located in the capital city, Salt Lake City - one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by mountains, with world-class skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The city is vibrant, with theater, arts, sports, opera, orchestra, ballet, and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, downtown, library system, and increasing diversity. Our Health System is the major referral center for a 5-state region. The Wall Street Journal ranked the University of Utah #8 in the nation for best public universities, with research funding surpassing $690M.Qualifications:Qualified candidates should be licensed as a psychologist in the State of Utah and hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology with a minimum of three years of academic research experience in the neurobiological basis and treatment of mood disorders and self-harm behaviors in adolescents and clinical experience providing psychological risk assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults.Demonstrated evidence of scientific productivity in the form of published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals is also required. Candidates should have experience with external funding, administrative duties, and working with mentees/trainees in an educational setting.Responsibilities:Clinical Care:Ensure maintenance of clinical licensure to guarantee adequate continuing education for ongoing risk assessment and clinical decision making with vulnerable populations to support high impact translational research.Investigation: Develop and maintain a high impact translational research program focused on improving health outcomes for those vulnerable to self-inflicted injury (SII), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and suicide; Develop long term strategies for research projects in the intergenerational transmission of psychopathology, phenotype development, and clinical integration and support for translational efforts; Plan and conduct experiments and clinical trials consistently and efficiently; Additional effort to develop and improve strategies for prospectively identifying biological and behavioral risk for SII, BPD, and suicide in order to aid in early identification and prevention; Conduct experimental research and clinical trials to examine intervention mechanisms for SII, BPD, and suicide in order to improve prevention and treatment efficacy; Evaluate experimental results, analysis and interpretation of data; Write, edit, and review scientific abstracts and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Disseminate research findings via conference presentations and present data for seminars and reports to interdisciplinary audiences; Pursue funding for research projects by writing grants to national foundations and to national institutes like the NIMH/NIH, private foundations like BBRF, as well as local funding options such as University of Utah grants.Education:Participate in Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine medical school, residency, and fellowship training programs and for educational content in the themes of participating in and interpreting scientific research, research methods, and clinical management of individuals at high risk for suicide; Supervi e and assist undergraduates or other lab members with experiments, data analysis, and presentations; Participate in mentoring associated with departmental R25 proposals.Administration/Service:Complete regular timely reviews of salary and research project budgets; Assist with maintaining appropriate permissions for the research (e.g., IRB, RGE, Health Department regulations), and appropriate lab and ethical training of research staff and students; Provide administrative service to the Department of Psychiatry, the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, HMHI, and the health system, including peer review and participation on committees; Serve within the department as a member of the Department Advisory Committee and other committees agreed upon with the Chair/CEO; Report to and be reviewed annually by the Vice Chair of Research as part of School of Medicine faculty appointment.The percentage of effort spent in education, investigation, and administrative activities will be negotiated annually. Specific assignments will be coordinated through the Vice Chair of Research.Candidates should apply on-line by sending a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173955Inquiries may be made to:Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhD, Vice Chair of ResearchHuntsman Mental Health InstituteUniversity of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.