Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Northern Utah)

Utah; Centerville (UT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

The role includes delivering psychiatric care to youth across outpatient, partial hospitalization, and primary care settings at sites in Centerville, Ogden, Layton, and surrounding areas, with emphasis on education, quality improvement, and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Board certification in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience delivering care in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and primary care.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to youth in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings.
• Educate future health care providers.
• Engage in quality improvement, outcomes research, and advocacy.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible in General-Pa

Board Certified in Child & Adolescent

Academic/Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Northern Utah)

Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Department of Pediatrics

University of Utah School of Medicine

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. A successful candidate will join our growing medical/psychiatry team to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescent in the outpatient setting, partial hospitalization setting, and primary care setting in a variety of locations, including Primary Children’s Hospital at Matt’s Place (Centerville, UT), Primary Children’s Hospital Summit Day Treatment (Ogden, UT), and Northern Utah Pediatrics (locations in Layton and Ogden, UT). Additional expectations include educating future health care providers, conducting quality improvement and outcomes research, and engaging in advocacy to help us accomplish our goals of providing timely evidence-based mental health treatment to youth in the most appropriate setting.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible, Board Certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, exceptional retirement plans, and paid time off. A complete list of benefits can be viewed at https://www.benefits.utah.edu.

Salt Lake City and surrounding areas offer great schools, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. A strong economy and moderate cost of living make Utah a perfect choice to call home. The Salt Lake International Airport is a major hub and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European and Asian cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34CFRpart 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.