Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

American Academy of Family Physicians; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a full-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Child Section of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences on the Clinical Educator track. The position involves 90% clinical effort with 10% allocated to administration, education and research, reporting to the Chief of the Child Psychiatry Section and offering a faculty appointment with the University of Oklahoma.

This opportunity is at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital as part of OU Health Behavioral Health

Qualifications

• Medical degree and Oklahoma Medical License.
• Board certification in general psychiatry.
• Completion of an accredited child fellowship program.
• Board eligible in Child Psychiatry.
• Experience in managing complex clinical cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnose conditions.
• Develop treatment plans and lead treatment teams with various therapies.
• Determine level of care and hospitalization needs; manage discharges.
• Educate families and guardians on patient support strategies.
• Supervise residents, pediatric residents, students and fellows.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Teaching and scholarship

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Medical degree

Oklahoma Medical License

Board certification in general psychiatry

Child fellowship program completion

Board eligible in Child Psychiatry

Job description

OU Health is seeking a full time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve in the Child Section of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) on the Clinical Educator track; at 90% clinical effort and 10% administration, education and research effort. This faculty will report to the Chief of the Child Psychiatry Section and will be granted a faculty appointment with the University of Oklahoma.

Opportunity Overview

It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team of pediatric experts at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital. The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health Behavioral Health Center is the only facility of its kind in the state that is part of a comprehensive children’s hospital. It will provide both inpatient and outpatient care through a patient- and family-centered treatment model offered nowhere else in the state. Oklahoma Children’s Hospital is a place to build your career, expand your knowledge of complex patient cases and have the opportunity to pursue research if you are interested.

Essential Responsibilities

• Meeting with patients and psychiatrically evaluating their conditions, disorders, safety or disabilities.
• Diagnosing and medical, mental health, affective and developmental conditions.
• Developing treatment plans and leading treatment teams using individual, group, expressive and family therapies and counseling, and determining need for psychiatric medication as necessary and appropriate at all levels of care.
• Determining appropriate level of patient care, need for hospitalization, discharge and completing orders as indicated for both.
• Assisting patients as they cope with difficult situations.
• Educating family members or guardians regarding supporting patients.
• Consulting with OU Health providers, social services, community providers, and court systems as required.
• Continuing education activities.
• Supervise general residents, pediatric residents, students and child fellows.
• Timely documentation for assessments, follow ups, admissions and discharges.
• Participate in scholarly activities.
• Analyzing patient cases for insurance utilization review.
• Ensuring adequate follow up metal health services are arranged for the patient.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Medical degree and Oklahoma Medical License.
• Board certification in general psychiatry.
• Successful completion of an accredited child fellowship program.
• Board eligible in Child Psychiatry.
• Knowledge of and experience managing complex clinical cases.
• Ability to work under intense pressure and respond to difficult questions.
• Ability to work with and lead an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and team membership skills.
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent teaching, analytic and scholarship skills.
• Experience in program development is desirable.

Experience

• 2 years of experience, including training, required.
• License/Certification/Registration: Licensed as a psychiatrist in the State of Oklahoma required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Have knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric assessment, intervention, and consultation.
• Have experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.