Duke Adult Psychiatrist - Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke Health and Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join a growing, collaborative academic team.

Position Highlights

• Faculty appointment at Duke University School of Medicine (rank based on experience)

• Opportunities available for:

• Early-career psychiatrists

• Experienced physicians interested in clinical leadership roles

• Join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and educators
• Contribute to the expansion and innovation of clinical programs

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Participate in interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment planning
• Care for adult patients with a broad range of psychiatric conditions
• Engage in both individual and team-based care delivery models

Academic & Teaching Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor:

• Health professions students, including Duke medical students

• GME trainees, including Duke psychiatry residents

• Provide didactic sessions and in-service trainings
• Opportunities to participate in curriculum development and education initiatives

Scholarly & Program Development Opportunities

• Engagement in scholarship is supported and encouraged
• Contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives, care innovation, and programs that improve access to behavioral health care

Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and collaboration
• Passion for expanding access to high-quality mental health care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic institution and play a key role in shaping the future of adult psychiatric care at Duke. To learn more about our programs, please visit https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/psychiatry for Duke Health and https://psychiatry.duke.edu/about/careers for Duke University School of Medicine

Why Duke?

• Collaborative, team-based care model
• Opportunities for clinical program development
• Access to leading research institutes and academic resources
• Strong institutional support for professional growth

Location Highlights – Durham, NC

• Part of the vibrant Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)
• Diverse living options: urban, suburban, and rural
• Renowned for culture, food, and outdoor activities
• Hub for innovation, research, and education
• https://www.discoverdurham.com/

About Duke University Health System

Advancing Health Together. As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.