Child Psychiatrist M68027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous tuition benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Child Psychiatrist in Richmond, Virginia. This role includes teaching, outpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment, and periodic consultation services. Ideal candidates should be board eligible or certified, with clinical experience and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position offers a flexible work environment with robust benefits, including health care, tuition benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Board eligible/certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience with pediatric patients aged 3-17.
• Teaching experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach child and adolescent psychiatry to trainees.
• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Participate in inpatient coverage and on-call services.

Skills

Teaching child and adolescent psychiatry

Clinical assessment and treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Unit

School Of Medicine

Department

Psychiatry

Mission or Goal of the Unit

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.

VTCC Facility

VTCC operates a new (2018) inpatient and outpatient facility, incorporating the latest technology and family‑friendly environment utilizing a 32 inpatient acute bed service, an expanded multidisciplinary outpatient service, an innovative mental health resource center to assist pediatricians and families, and opportunities for collaborative research and training.

Chief Purpose of this position

This Department of Psychiatry seeks a Child Psychiatrist for the support of 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. Participates in Division‑wide rotational inpatient coverage and on‑call services.
• Service – Departmentally assigned committees.
• Other – Attending Grand Rounds, participation in CME activities, professional development activities, Good Citizenship activities.

Qualifications

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, C/L 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 up front, 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

Contact Name: Crystal Hudson
Contact Email: [e-mail]