Assistant Professor, Psychiatry

Emory University

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry conducting clinical research focused on trauma and providing clinical services to veterans at Emory University. Involvement in clinical research, academic leadership, and patient care responsibilities.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a full-time psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences conducting clinical research focused on trauma
Provide clinical services to post-9/11 veterans and service members
Conduct clinical research and supervise postdoctoral fellows and trainees
Implement protocols and work as a therapist and assessor on studies
Participate in academic leadership, teaching, mentoring, research, and publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Licensed or license eligible in Georgia
Experience working with veterans
Experience with patients with PTSD, TBI, SUD, anxiety, and depression
Evidence of academic achievement
Ability to communicate clearly in English
Team building through experience working within a multidisciplinary care team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety information
Opportunities for collaboration in clinical research activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical ResearchTherapeutic AssessmentTrauma-Focused TherapyPTSD TreatmentSUD TreatmentAnxiety ManagementDepression TreatmentSupervision Of Postdoctoral FellowsImplementation Of ProtocolsMentoring

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadershipMentoringCollaborationTeamwork

Certifications

Licensed Or License Eligible In Georgia