Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Children's Hospital is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a highly collaborative, team-based service providing inpatient consult-liaison psychiatric care to medically hospitalized children and adolescents. This role is ideal for a psychiatrist who enjoys complex, medically integrated cases, values academic engagement and team-based care, and seeks an intellectually rewarding position with manageable volume and strong institutional support. Typical patient presentations include: • Psychiatric evaluation following suicide attempt or significant self-injury • Psychiatric care requiring inpatient medical monitoring (IV meds, G-tubes, wound care) • Eating disorders requiring medical stabilization • Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) impacting safe discharge • Trauma-related behavioral dysregulation or TBI-associated symptoms • Chronic pain syndromes (e.g., CRPS) with functional impairment • Medical nonadherence requiring inpatient intervention • CNS-involved medical conditions contributing to psychiatric symptoms (e.g., autoimmune encephalitis) Avg patient volume is approximately 2-4 patients/day Key Responsibilities • Provide C-L psychiatric care to medically hospitalized pediatric patients • Collaborate closely with hospitalists, subspecialists, nursing, social work, psychology, and case mgt • Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows as part of the IUSoM academic mission • Contribute to committees, program development, and improvement initiatives • Engage in scholarly activity as desired (research not required, but opportunities available) Schedule & Call • Current schedule: M-F, approximately 8:30a - 4:30p • Future opportunity: Potential transition to a 7-on / 7-off model that would include inpatient unit rounding on weekends • Call: Low commitment (approximately 2 weekends every 6 months) • Nighttime and overflow coverage supported by a designated team, supporting predictable end-of-day departures Ideal Candidate Profile • MD or DO (or foreign equivalent) • BC/BE in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • Comfortable with in person, bedside psychiatric care in medically complex patients • Interest in C-L psychiatry and interdisciplinary teamwork • Willingness to teach / work with learners Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: ~$281,200, with opportunity to approach $300,000+ total compensation • Quality and academic incentives • Internal moonlighting opportunities • External moonlighting and locum work permitted with approval • Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Occurrence-based malpractice coverage $5,000 CME allowance PTO Relocation assistance Physicians are protected from RVU pressure; higher-volume/wRVU-based models Community Description Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy: Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati Healthcare System/Hospital Description For 100 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery. Riley Hospital is nationally ranked in 11 specialties as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report , with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology. In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked sixth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children. At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.