Integrated Clinical Psychologist

The Department of Internal Medicine seeks an Integrated Clinical Psychologist to provide evidence-based behavioral health services within outpatient internal medicine clinics while also contributing to the academic mission of the Department and College of Medicine. This faculty position combines direct patient care with teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and service. The psychologist will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient outcomes through integrated behavioral health services, while educating medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will maintain an active clinical practice, participate in educational programs, develop scholarly activities, and contribute to departmental and institutional initiatives consistent with the expectations of a clinical-track Assistant Professor appointment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions for adult patients within integrated Internal Medicine clinics.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare, including same-day consultations, treatment planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record and ensure compliance with applicable clinical standards.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners through clinical supervision, didactic instruction, and interdisciplinary educational activities.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, quality improvement, presentations, and publications, consistent with faculty expectations.
• Participate in departmental, college, and institutional committees, faculty meetings, and service activities that support the academic mission of the Department.
• Maintain professional licensure, pursue continuing professional development, and contribute to the advancement of integrated behavioral health programs within the Department.

About the Quillen College of Medicine:

East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine is nationally recognized for its commitment to primary care education and service to rural and underserved populations. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Quillen College of Medicine was named a Tier 1 medical school for Primary Care and ranked #2 in the nation for Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas.

If you are a dedicated Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Physician seeking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven academic environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of integrated behavioral healthcare and collaborative care models.
• Expertise in evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient population with complex medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Strong clinical documentation and electronic health record proficiency.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, and lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions with adult populations.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship
• Completion of Post-Doctoral Fellowship 
• Licensed or license eligible as a Psychologist in the State of Tennessee (at time of hire)

Compensation and Benefits

• Job Family– Academic Faculty 4

• Salary – Based upon commensurate 

• For information regarding benefits, please visit Employee Benefits

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are 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.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Documents required to apply: Cover Letter, CV, and Doctoral Program Transcripts

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview (as needed) 

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. 

Disclaimer Statement:

• 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.