Psychologist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking research track faculty members (open rank) to join our Trauma Program and enhance our clinical mission. This position is funded by, and contingent upon, an existing funded grant in collaboration with DoD partners at Fort Bragg, and will require the applicant to live near Fayetteville, NC. Successful candidates will have a strong record of clinical experience with PTSD, military servicemembers, and veterans, as well as experience in developing, leading or substantially contributing to research, education, and clinical programs. Faculty responsibilities include advancing an externally funded program of research, publishing research in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals, mentoring trainees across levels of academic development, and participating in division, department, college and university committees and initiatives. Applicants with expertise in randomized clinical trials, military populations, trauma specialized therapies, and intervention/efficacy research are particularly encouraged to apply.

OSU Psychiatry and Behavioral Health has a rapidly growing research faculty, with over 20 tenure track faculty, and includes projects in neuromodulation, neurocomputation, interventional psychiatry, personalized medicine approaches, neural and behavioral mechanisms underly risk for such illnesses, and innovative treatment modalities and strategies for prevention and treatment. The Suicide and Trauma Program is embedded in our multidisciplinary environment such that research opportunities exist within clinical service delivery models.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have an advanced clinical degree (M.D., Ph.D.), with specialization in Psychiatry or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program and following accredited training pathways in alignment with suitability for licensure and clinical practice in the State of North Carolina. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Information about our department is at http://psychiatry.osu.edu/. Faculty at OSUWMC enjoy excellent benefits (https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/), including tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents. Additionally, the College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty. A description of OSUWMC can be found at http://wexnermedical.osu.edu/about-us. In 2021, Forbes ranked The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center #14 overall on its list of Americas Best Large Employers and #2 among hospitals.

As this position is funded by an existing DoD grant, certain additional screening steps and requirements apply. All contractor personnel will be properly vetted and presented to the applicable government representative for final selection prior to being hired to perform under this contract.Candidates resumes must be approved by both OSUWMC and the U.S. Government. This position will require personal, face-to-face interviews and in-person job verification / job skills assessments.All positions are required to have a top secret (TS) clearance with sensitive compartmented information (SCI) eligibility.Any deviations from the minimum qualification require a deferral if temporary or a waiver if permanent. All deferral or waiver requests shall be submitted in writing to the appropriate government representative.

Education: PhD or PsyD

How to Apply: Questions can be directed to Scott A Langenecker, PhD, Vice Chair of Research and Professor, Chair of the Search Committee. For consideration, please forward the following to Dr. Langenecker (scott.langenecker@osumc.edu): cover letter, statement of research interests, and CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated for Summer 2025, but can be flexible.

To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from members of under-represented groups of all kinds. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

At The Ohio State University, through reflection, evaluation and meaningful action, we aim to reinforce our ethical culture and live shared values to advance our core work of teaching, learning, research and service. Our shared values are: Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion and Integrity and Respect.

75%: Provides short term individual psychotherapy; provides diagnostic assessment; maintains clinical record keeping in an ethical manner; plans/presents workshops; may develop and conduct research

15%: Case management in consultation with existing JSOC behavioral health clinicians. Professional development, continuing education activities and follow all departmental policies and procedures. Documentation of all clinical work in a timely manner. Attend staff and committee meetings.

10%: Performs other related duties as required.