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Academic Outpatient Psychiatrist, Integrated and Specialty Care - Assistant Professor

Medical College of Wisconsin
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Apr 10, 2026
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, including candidates with dual training in family or internal medicine and psychiatry, to join our expanding ambulatory psychiatry practice. This position offers the opportunity to practice in innovative models of integrated behavioral health within primary care and specialty medical and surgical clinics across the Froedtert & MCW health network. This faculty position combines clinical care, teaching, and opportunities for programmatic development, supporting MCW's mission of advancing mental health care through interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence. Position Highlights: Clinical Responsibilities: The psychiatrist will provide outpatient psychiatric care in integrated clinical settings, working closely with primary care physicians and medical or surgical subspecialists. Clinical activities may include: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment of adults in ambulatory settings Participation in collaborative care models embedded within primary care practices, working closely with our integrated behavioral health care managers Providing psychiatric consultation and treatment within specialty clinics, which may include: Transplant programs (kidney, liver, lung, and heart) Neurology (e.g., epilepsy, movement disorders) Cardiology Gastroenterology Infectious disease Other medical or surgical specialty clinics Management of psychiatric conditions in patients with complex medical and surgical comorbidity Collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams, including psychologists, social workers, care managers, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, and physicians of various specialties Participation in innovative care delivery models designed to improve access to behavioral health services and integration with medical care Academic Responsibilities: Faculty members in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine contribute to MCW's tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research. Responsibilities may include: Teaching and clinical supervision of psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students Participation in didactic teaching, case conferences, and interdisciplinary educational activities Opportunities for scholarly work, quality improvement, and program development in integrated behavioral health Collaboration with colleagues across the Froedtert & MCW system to advance innovative clinical programs Department Highlights: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine believes that behavioral health values the whole-person approach. We are committed to developing and sustain a community where everyone is seen, heard and valued; a department community that reflects the wider community, and a department culture that incorporates social justice into all aspects of its mission(s). We are dedicated to creating an ongoing process of systems change aimed at building and improving a culture of inclusion, equity and racial justice and are constantly examining our biases and working to target racial and other disparities so that we can better serve the behavioral health of the community. Qualifications Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)from an accredited institution. Board certification or board eligible Psychiatry State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin. Demonstrated interest in ambulatory psychiatry and interdisciplinary care Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist. Procedure for Candidacy To submit your application, please click on "Apply Now." You will create a candidate profile, and you will be prompted to upload your CV and your cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries or to learn more, please contact: Jen Van Abel Thibodeau, Physician & APP Recruiter jvathibodeau@mcw.edu #LI-JV1 Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. 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