Child Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Childrensheartclinic; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Minnesota seeks a dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their team. This position offers a vibrant environment for professional growth, emphasizing collaborative care in outpatient settings. The role includes a manageable patient load, comprehensive support staff, and a commitment to providing high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Malpractice coverage

Health and dental insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Vacation and CME package

Qualifications

• Must have current Minnesota Medical License or ability to obtain one.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultations and care to inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with medical teams and ensure comprehensive evaluations.

Skills

Clinical competency

Examination methodologies

Knowledge of medications

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us onFacebook@childrensminnesota or onTwitterandInstagram@childrensmn.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Are you a passionate and dedicated child and adolescent psychiatrist? Children’s Minnesota is seeking talented individuals to join our esteemed team of providers. We offer a dynamic environment that encourages collaborative care and professional growth. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young adults in our outpatient settings.

Children's Minnesota provides a continuum of psychiatric care including outpatient psychiatry clinic, integrated behavioral health in several general pediatric and specialty clinics, partial hospital and inpatient mental health care as well as psychiatric consultation to our emergency rooms and inpatient medical units. We are closely allied with strong Psychology, Eating disorders, Neuropsychology and Developmental Pediatrics departments, providing services on both the Minneapolis and St Paul hospital campuses.

• Our outpatient clinics welcome pediatric patients of all developmental levels who have identified mental health needs appropriate for psychiatric consultation and care. You will have the opportunity to work with patients with medical complexities, making collaboration and continuous learning essential and enriching aspects of this role. Additionally, our clinics see a diverse range of mental health diagnoses typical of outpatient psychiatry, offering a fulfilling and varied experience.
• Currently, no call is required for our outpatient providers. We offer additional paid opportunities for those interested in picking up shifts for our twenty-two-bed inpatient unit and consult service. We are also planning to expand opportunities for teaching and mentoring psychiatry provider trainees at various training levels, making it an exciting time to join our team and contribute to the future of child and adolescent psychiatry.
• As a full-time provider at Children's Minnesota, you will have the opportunity to maintain a flexible and balanced schedule, with 32 patient contact hours per week. Outpatient appointments typically last 90 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for follow-ups, with the flexibility to extend visits as needed.
• Our supportive nursing and administrative staff are dedicated to helping you succeed, and we are continuously adjusting our team to ensure you have the resources you need. You'll collaborate closely with our experienced social work teams in the emergency rooms and inpatient medical units to provide comprehensive evaluation, consultation, and care. Our outpatient clinic hours and locations offer a blend of in-person and telehealth appointments, allowing you to work from various Children's locations or from the comfort of your home. This dynamic environment fosters professional growth and allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young adults.

• Must have an M.D., D.O. with a current Minnesota Medical License or the ability to obtain one
• Board Eligible/Board Certified (BE/BC) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

We offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary with incentive pay opportunities. Benefits package includes malpractice, health, dental, disability coverage, retirement plans, solid vacation and CME package and more.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
* Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
* Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.
* In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Respect for patient's confidentiality.
* Compassionate and approachable.
* Responsible and trustworthy.

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.