Child And Adolescent Part-Time Inpatient Psychiatrist

SB CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLAN INC; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide weekend, holiday, and vacation coverage on the 10-bed inpatient unit for children and adolescents (ages 9-15).

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations and treatment on the unit, teaching and supervising child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, and school personnel.

Qualifications

• MD/DO in psychiatry with board eligibility or certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in inpatient pediatric psychiatry and teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment on the inpatient unit for children and adolescents.
• Teach and supervise child and adolescent psychiatry fellows within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with weekend, holiday, and vacation coverage as part of the academic schedule.
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, teachers, and other staff.

Skills

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Education

MD/DO in psychiatry

Board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking a Part-Time Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for weekends, holidays and vacation coverage at Stony Brook University Hospital.

At Stony Brook University Hospital, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services across the lifespan, to a diverse population with a wide range of clinical presentations and psychosocial needs. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital is Suffolk County’s only children’s hospital. We have more than 180 pediatric specialists in 40 specialties. The hospital is Suffolk County’s only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center and Level 1 Regional Pediatric Trauma Center.

The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor will serve as the attending on weekends, holidays and planned coverage on vacation and leave for our 10-bed Inpatient Unit for Children & Adolescents (aged 9-15 years old) and will provide psychiatric consultation to patients admitted to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities include direct patient care involving psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and treatment of on the psychiatric unit with a team consisting of psychologists, behavioral specialists, special education teachers and a school psychologist, social workers, nursing, activities therapists, and fellow and psychiatric consultation and follow up care at the pediatric hospital. This role also involves teaching and supervision of child and adolescent psychiatry fellows.

• Work Schedule: This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position that typically covers weekend Saturday & Sunday shifts. Some flexibility in scheduling is required to meet operational needs, including providing vacation and some Holiday coverage when needed. This may involve working additional weekday hours during a two-week pay period in place of regularly scheduled weekend coverage, based on departmental needs. Further details will be shared during an interview.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist MD/DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification required in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inpatient Child & Adolescent Experience.
• Experience in teaching
• A track record of academic accomplishment.

Why work here?

Build a meaningful career where your work truly matters. At Stony Brook Medicine, you’ll practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic setting while enjoying the stability of a SUNY pension, excellent benefits, and generous time off. We are committed to supporting work-life balance, fostering professional development, and empowering clinicians to make a lasting impact on children and families in our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.