Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director - View Hospital

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director – View Hospital

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director – View Hospital provides clinical and operational leadership for inpatient psychiatry services at View Hospital, including program development, direct patient care, quality oversight, interdisciplinary coordination, and support of the academic mission of UCR School of Medicine.

The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified and/or eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and UCR affiliated hospitals.

The full salary range for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist positions are:

• Associate Physician Diplomate (board certified + 1 year exp): $163,400 - $400,300; expected pay scale for this position is up to $330,000 annually.
• Associate Physician (board eligible + 1 year exp): $142,100 - $348,100; expected pay scale for this position is up to $315,000 annually.
• Assistant Physician (board eligible): $123,500 - $302,600; expected pay scale for this position is up to $290,000 annually.

We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Additionally a concurrent administrative appointment will be proposed.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Educational Requirements

Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Required

MD or DO from an accredited institution. Required

Experience Requirements

Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program. Required

Board Certification in Psychiatry - Required

Must meet UC and affiliated hospital credentialing requirements. Required

Demonstrated clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry. Required

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Required

Experience providing care in adult inpatient psychiatry and/or child & adolescent inpatient psychiatry settings. Preferred

Prior leadership experience in inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric service lines, or hospital-based psychiatry programs. Preferred

Experience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings. Preferred

Experience in program development, clinical operations, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Preferred

Experience in academic medicine, clinical teaching, and mentorship of learners. Preferred

License Requirements

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. Required

Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. Required

Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required

Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. Required

Special Conditions

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities.

Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice.

Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title: ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE

Job Code: 000770

Grade: 8

Department Head: Lisa Fortuna

Supervisor: Lisa Fortuna

Department Custom Scope

UCR is recruiting a full-time Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry to provide clinical and operational leadership for Adult and Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry services at View Hospital. The role will support program development, direct patient care, quality and regulatory initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service line growth. This position will also contribute to the academic mission through teaching and mentorship, as appropriate, while helping build a high-quality inpatient psychiatry program aligned with the mission of UCR School of Medicine and its clinical partners.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership and Patient Care: Provide direct inpatient psychiatric care for adult and child/adolescent patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Oversee clinical workflows and support safe, high-quality patient care. - 60%

Program Development and Medical Direction: Lead the development and implementation of the inpatient psychiatry service line, including clinical protocols, care pathways, operational workflows, and collaboration with hospital and faculty leadership to support program growth and launch readiness. - 20%

Communication and Care Coordination: Partner with patients, families, guardians, case management, social work, and community providers to support continuity of care, discharge planning, and effective transitions across settings. - 10%

Teaching and Academic Engagement: Support the academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and participation in educational activities for medical students, residents, and other trainees, as applicable. - 10%