A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Faculty Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education:
MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience:
Completion of Pediatric residency and fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Required License/Registration/Certification Eligibility for or actively licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky. Board-certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Job Summary This Division Chief position is needed in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the Division, Department, and College in education, service, and research consistent with the mission of the UK College of Medicine. As Chief of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics, you will be responsible for developing an expanded program which will include increased clinic availability, expanded faculty and staff, development of Developmental Pediatrics research opportunities, and teaching of medical learners. Please include a current CV and cover letter when submitting your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
