Child Psychiatrist M68027

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Generous tuition benefits

Retirement planning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A renowned medical educational institution is seeking a Child Psychiatrist in Richmond, Virginia, to support clinical care and teaching missions. This role involves outpatient psychiatric assessments, mentoring medical students, and participation in rotational inpatient coverage. Candidates should be board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have clinical experience with pediatric patients. The position offers a flexible approach towards professional development, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• MD Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Clinical experience in outpatient, consultation/liaison, and inpatient settings is required.
• Experience in teaching within an academic setting is necessary.
• Commitment to a respectful, inclusive environment across diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach psychiatry to medical students and trainees.
• Provide outpatient psychiatric assessments and consultations.
• Participate in rotational inpatient coverage and on-call services.
• Attend Grand Rounds and participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Experience with pediatric patients

Mentoring trainees

Respectful professional environment

Inpatient coverage

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

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Established in the early 1960s, the Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) is the Child and Adolescent Division of the VCU Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and the pediatric psychiatric service of the comprehensive array of services offered by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. VTCC combines a multi-prong mission of Clinical Care, Teaching, Research and Advocacy/Collaboration to impact a wide array of behavioral health and social determinants of health.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Psychiatry

Chief Purpose of this position

The Department of Psychiatry seeks a Child Psychiatrist to support the clinical and teaching missions primarily, with opportunities for research and community collaboration to advance access to critical demand child psychiatry services and training. Clinical work includes a focus on outpatient and periodic consultation/liaison services to pediatric medicine/specialties and the pediatric emergency department. Candidates are expected to perform inpatient rotational coverage and on-call, shared with a team of Physicians. The candidate will provide teaching to medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees with opportunities to consult/train in community settings and collaborate with allied professionals with an interdisciplinary team approach. The position is flexible to address candidate’s interests and professional development with regard to treatment focus and scholarly pursuits.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching – Teach child and adolescent psychiatry to medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, graduate trainees.
• Clinical – Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment primarily in an outpatient setting and consultation/liaison services to Pediatric medicine/ED through onsite and telepsychiatry. Participate in Division-wide rotational inpatient coverage and on-call services.
• Service – Departmentally assigned committees.
• Other – Attend Grand Rounds, participate in CME activities, professional development activities, Good Citizenship activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD Candidates will be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have demonstrated experience with pediatric patients and their families, fostering an interdisciplinary team approach. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Virginia.
• Clinical Experience in outpatient, consultation/liaison, and inpatient settings (Populations include ages 3‑17 including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, and mental health).
• Experience in teaching within an academic setting.
• Comfortable with mentoring trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and desire to work in an academic medical setting.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted upfront, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information

Name: Crystal Hudson

Email: [e-mail]