Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (weekend)

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children’s Hospital in Dayton, OH is seeking a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist for our behavioral health unit and consult service. This is a full-time (0.8 FTE) employed position covering the behavioral health unit and weekends.

The provider will join a team dedicated to compassionate pediatric care and safety across inpatient and consult settings. The role includes supervising residents and fellows, performing initial evaluations, and managing medications.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management in consult and inpatient settings.
• Supervise psychiatric residents and child psychiatry fellows from Wright State University.
• Provide weekend coverage to inpatient psychiatric unit: every 6-8 weeks.
• Provide night call for psychiatric service 3-5 nights per month.

Skills

Board certification in Child and Adols

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children’s - Main Campus Department: Psychiatry Schedule: Full time Hours: 32 Job Details: Dayton Children’s Hospital is currently recruiting a child and adolescent psychiatrist for our behavioral health unit and consult service. Candidates must be board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This is a fulltime (0.8 FTE) employed position with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. This position will cover the behavioral health unit and weekends Saturday and Sunday. Provider will have five weekends off a year. This is a new opportunity for staffing the new free‑standing behavioral health building currently under construction opening in 2025. This new building will allow the hospital to double the number of behavioral health inpatient beds currently available at Dayton Children’s, allow expansion for specialized program development and allow for strengthened and smoother continuity of care by bringing behavioral health inpatient, outpatient and crisis services all under one roof.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow‑up medication management in consult and inpatient setting.
• Supervise psychiatric residents and child psychiatry fellows from Wright State University
• Provide weekend coverage to inpatient psychiatric unit: every 6-8 weeks.
• Provide night call for psychiatric service 3-5 nights per month

At Dayton Children’s, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children’s. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children’s difference. Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.