Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

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• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychiatry who is board-certified or board-eligible in General and Forensic Psychiatry.  The successful candidate should be community-oriented with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to advancing mental health equity through clinical care, education, and scholarship, as well as experience in telepsychiatry. This position will provide forensic evaluation services to a U.S. territory.  The appointment will also include medical student teaching. 

General Responsibilities:
Evaluate and generate forensic mental health reports.  Engage in teaching, scholarship, and clinical service in psychiatry and behavioral sciences consistent with the department’s needs and the faculty member’s interests. Participate in select department administrative duties such as serving on  UME and/or GME and/or institutional committees.
 
Reports to:
Department Chairperson

MD degree
Georgia Medical License
Board Certification in Psychiatry Board Certification/Board Eligible in Forensic
Strong interpersonal, forensic evaluation and report writing, and professional skills

Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry 

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.