Health Sciences Clinical Professor: Improving Quality of Care for Psychosis

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, seek nominations and applications for an investigator with expertise in partnered health services research approaches relevant to improving the quality of care for individuals with psychosis and psychiatric disabilities. This position will be filled at the Instructor/Assistant/Associate rank. The ideal candidate will have completed psychiatric clinical training and pursued post-graduate research training. The candidate will have begun a recognized research program focused on implementation and effectiveness of clinical approaches in psychosis, legal and clinical definitions of grave disability or functional impairments due to psychotic disorders, the intersection of psychosis and homelessness, and/or related areas.

The candidate will be interested in building a successful extramurally funded research career in a highly collaborative research environment that is inclusive of partnership with a variety of stakeholders in community contexts and service systems.

This faculty position will be affiliated with the Center for Health Services and Society and its initiative, the Public Mental Health Partnership, recently named as California's Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/FACT). PMHP will provide fidelity monitoring, technical assistance, and training for approximately new ACT/FACT teams across the state of California. The ideal candidate will be prepared to conduct outcomes and implementation research related to ACT/FACT clinical care and/or outcomes and intervention approaches in partnered programs (e.g., diversion and competency restoration programs, CARE Act, LPS conservatorship). Research opportunities could be inclusive of health services (e.g., access, equity), implementation research (e.g., intervention development), and clinical treatment (e.g., psychopharm, phenomenology, forensic intervention outcomes).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences with an international reputation of excellence in education, research, and patient care. Time is allocated for didactic teaching, case conferences, and supervision of trainees. The successful candidate also will evaluate and treat their own patients. In addition, they will engage in scholarly or creative activities derived from and in support of their clinical teaching, professional, and service activities.

The department seeks applicants with a demonstrated commitment to academic and clinical excellence within our faculty, staff, and trainees. Teaching and supervisory experience of residents, fellows, and medical students is preferred.

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine is comprised of faculty members who are experts in the origins and treatment for disorders of complex human behavior.

https://www.uclahealth.org/Resnick/department-of-psychiatry-and-biobehavioral-sciences

The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA is among the leading centers in the world for comprehensive patient care, research, and education in the fields of mental health, developmental disabilities, and neurology. It is the major psychiatry teaching facility of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, one of the nation's top-ranked medical centers. The Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital is an independently accredited and licensed hospital. The Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital's vision is to serve the health care needs of the community, its patients, and their families through excellence in research, education, and the delivery of neuropsychiatric and behavioral health services:

https://www.uclahealth.org/resnick/department-of-psychiatry-and-biobehavioral-sciences

The department is affiliated with The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, which is an internationally renowned interdisciplinary research and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders:

https://www.semel.ucla.edu/.

Additionally, the department has a highly respected resident training program. This training program has access to a variety of clinical training sites, each of which provides residents with a unique learning experience:

https://residency.semel.ucla.edu/

https://residency.semel.ucla.edu/training-sites/

Applicants specializing in adult and addiction psychiatry are invited to apply. To apply, please submit i) a cover letter outlining academic interests ii) an updated curriculum vitae; and iii) the names and contact information of three references to the application portal at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10629.

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications by time of hire:

Must hold an M.D., D.O. equivalent medical degree, or Clinical Ph.D., and be board eligible or certified in Psychiatry plus any relevant subspecialty discipline; Must possess a valid California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency certificate.

Applicants specializing in adult and addiction psychiatry are invited to apply. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and achievements. The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience and achievements.

Effective 10/01/25 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-369,000.

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

See Table 5

https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-october-2025-scales/t5-summary.pdf

Effective 10/01/25 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-369,000.

For other information, send inquiries to EBromley@mednet.ucla.edu.

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Must hold an M.D., D.O. equivalent medical degree, or Clinical Ph.D., and be board eligible or certified in Psychiatry plus any relevant subspecialty discipline;

Must possess a valid California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency certificate.

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Applicants are requested to provide contact information for 3 potential references in their UC Recruit application. Upon selection as a potential candidate(s), identified references will be contacted for letters. Candidates may be contacted to provide alternate references.

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