<p>Position Information</p> <p>Job Title Assistant Professor-Director of Behavioral Health at Center of Excellence for HIV/AIDS Department Internal Medicine - 31510 Pay Grade 1 Job Category College of Medicine Faculty Job Summary</p> <p>The ETSU Center of Excellence (COE) for HIV/AIDS, housed within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as the Director of Behavioral Health. This role will be instrumental in leading and expanding behavioral health programs within the COE, integrating clinical care, education, program development, and research. The Director will provide direct patient care, delivering point-of-care behavioral health interventions at the COE's Johnson City and Kingsport locations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including medical providers and the pharmacology team, to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care. This position will oversee the development of therapy groups, psychotherapy programs, and innovative behavioral health initiatives to enhance care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.</p> <p>In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Director will educate medical students, residents, and fellows about the biopsychosocial model and behavioral health interventions in clinical settings. This includes mentoring trainees, providing staff education, and fostering a culture of integrated behavioral health within the COE. The position also involves program development and leadership, leading strategic expansion of behavioral health services and implementing initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The Director will also engage in research and scholarly activities, contributing to studies focused on behavioral health and HIV care while supporting publications and academic presentations.</p> <p>East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.</p> <p>The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.</p> <p>ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology </li><li>Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee as a clinical psychologist, with HSP designation, at time of hire. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in HIV care, behavioral health interventions, and integrated healthcare settings </li></ul> <p>Salary</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Number F00917P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes Open Date 04/29/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <ul> <li>Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts may be required upon hire. </li><li>Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. </li><li>All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. </li></ul>