Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking clinical faculty members to join our Section of Psychology. We are interested in candidates that complement our current strengths and support our ambulatory clinical mission. At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Our providers offer cognitive-behavioral and allied treatments (e.g., DBT, exposure-based therapies). We seek to hire 2-3 individuals to help build our Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program. Area of specialization is open, and while we are particularly interested in those with clinical expertise in Anxiety Disorders or OCD & Related Disorders, we would welcome applicants that build on existing strengths in Mood Disorders, ADHD, and Health Psychology.

Rank for these appointments is flexible and dependent on the candidate’s qualifications. Faculty will join a multi-disciplinary clinical team at one of our growing outpatient sites.  Individuals in these positions will have opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits as well. The successful candidates will join a 50+ member Section of Psychology with robust training opportunities, including a psychology pre-doctoral internship program. We offer a collaborative environment and an engaged Psychology faculty.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical program, and an accredited clinical internship. Candidates must be licensed in Ohio by the time of appointment. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Early-career psychologists and current fellows are encouraged to apply. 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 overallon itslist of America’s Best Large Employers and #2 among hospitals.

Columbus, OH is a vibrant metropolitan area of >2 million people, with diverse cultural, sports, dining, and recreational opportunities (check us out at www.experiencecolumbus.com). Columbus is home to several Fortune 500 companies, is the most affordable of the nation’s top 20 “tech” cities according to Homes.com, and ranks in Money magazine’s picks as one of the ten best big cities. Columbus is the third fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest and 14th largest city in the nation. It is consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category—economic growth, great place to raise a family, affordable cost of living, and social/cultural opportunities (https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus-ranks-fifth-in-the-world-for-quality-of-life/). Many neighborhoods and communities boast excellent public schools.

How to Apply: For consideration or for more information, contact Kristen Carpenter, PhD, Chief Psychologist and Director of Ambulatory Services. Please send cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference. Reference letters can be sent directly to Dr. Carpenter by their writers (kristen.carpenter@osumc.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated for August 2022, 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.