at University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Assistant/Associate/Professor - Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist
The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and University of Vermont Health are seeking a full-time faculty geriatric psychiatrist at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level on the clinical scholar pathway to join an enthusiastic team of professionals in neurology, geriatrics, and psychiatry at The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). This 400-bed university-based general hospital includes a 28-bed state-of-the-art adult psychiatry inpatient unit and an outpatient geriatric psychiatry clinic located at University Health Center. UVMMC is also home to the Memory Program which hosts a team of neuropsychologists, advanced practice nurses, and neurologists dedicated to the treatment of disorders of aging. The University of Vermont is home to the Center on Aging, an interdisciplinary and collaborative hub for research, education, policy, and research and the Division of Geriatric Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine. UVMMC is the principal teaching site for residents, fellows and medical students at The Robert Larner, MD, College of Medicine. Training in the care of aging adults is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion as a collaboration among Psychiatry, Neurology, and Geriatrics.
The successful candidate will be a geriatric psychiatrist whose main clinical focus will be to lead outpatient geriatric psychiatry consultations and longitudinal care in the outpatient setting. Additional opportunities including expansion of telehealth services, collaborating with colleagues in geriatric medicine, and neuromodulation are available if desired. Dedicated research time within our clinical neurosciences research unit or with our world-class substance use disorders, trauma disorders, or suicide care teams is also available for the qualified applicant. The geriatric psychiatry clinic is the primary teaching site for medical students, residents, nurse practitioner/physician assistant students and other learners.
The selected candidate will demonstrate the training and expertise in geriatric psychiatry to coordinate direct patient care, collaborate with other professional disciplines, and supervise the teaching of house officers, medical students, and other staff. An appreciation of the importance of and satisfaction from performing these critical functions and an ability to work collaboratively
are essential. An active program in geriatric research is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a medical degree and be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry. Board eligibility or certification in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred, but subspecialty training in consultation-liaison or neuropsychiatry with substantial experience in Geriatric Psychiatry would also be considered.
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a wonderful place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. XX. Applications must include:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Close Date
4/28/2026
Category
Medicine - Other Medicine
Department
Psychiatry/55750
FLSA
Exempt
Employee FTE
1.0
Employee Term (months)
12
For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/85135
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