Child Psychiatrist M68027

Unit School Of Medicine Department Psychiatry Mission or Goal of the Unit Established in the early 1960s, the Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) is the Child and Adolescent Division of the VCU Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and the pediatric psychiatric service of the comprehensive array of services offered by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. VTCC combines a multi‑prong mission of Clinical Care, Teaching, Research and Advocacy/Collaboration to impact a wide array of behavioral health and social determinants of health. VTCC Facility VTCC operates a new (2018) inpatient and outpatient facility, incorporating the latest technology and family‑friendly environment utilizing a 32 inpatient acute bed service, an expanded multidisciplinary outpatient service, an innovative mental health resource center to assist pediatricians and families, and opportunities for collaborative research and training. Chief Purpose of this position This Department of Psychiatry seeks a Child Psychiatrist for the support of the clinical and teaching missions primarily, with opportunities for research and community collaboration to advance access to critical demand child psychiatry services and training. Clinical work includes a focus on outpatient and periodic consultation/liaison services to pediatric medicine/specialties and the pediatric emergency department. Candidates are expected to perform inpatient rotational coverage and on‑call, shared with a team of Physicians. The candidate will provide teaching to medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees with opportunities to consult/train in community settings and collaborate with allied professionals with an interdisciplinary team approach. The position is flexible to address candidate’s interests and professional development with regard to treatment focus and scholarly pursuits. Position Responsibilities Teaching – Teach child and adolescent psychiatry to medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, graduate trainees. Clinical – Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment primarily in an outpatient setting and consultation/liaison services to Pediatric medicine/ED through onsite and telepsychiatry. Participates in Division‑wide rotational inpatient coverage and on‑call services. Service – Departmentally assigned committees. Other – Attending Grand Rounds, participation in CME activities, professional development activities, Good Citizenship activities. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications MD Candidates will be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have demonstrated experience with pediatric patients and their families, fostering an interdisciplinary team approach. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Virginia. Clinical Experience in outpatient, C/L and inpatient settings. (Populations include ages 3‑17 including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, and mental health) Experience in teaching within an academic setting. Comfortable with mentoring trainees. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications Experience and desire to work in an academic medical setting. Benefits All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. FLSA Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position No ORP Eligible No Flexible Work Arrangement Other Rank Open Tenure Ineligible Months 12 months Contact Information Contact Name: Crystal Hudson Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.