Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Towson, MD

Sheppard Pratt Health System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Chief for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist services. This role offers the opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team in providing exceptional mental healthcare at a renowned facility. You will oversee quality care in an inpatient setting, ensuring the highest standards are met while collaborating with nursing staff. The position not only emphasizes clinical excellence but also provides professional development support, generous paid time off, and a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients. If you are passionate about child psychiatry and ready to lead a team committed to quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for student loan forgiveness

CME and on-site lectures

Qualifications

• Current Maryland license to practice and board certification in Child Psychiatry.
• At least 3 years of experience in child and adolescent inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality psychiatry services on the inpatient unit.
• Manage administrative and clinical duties, seeing about 10 adolescents daily.

Skills

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Quality Care Management

Child Psychiatry

Inpatient Care

Education

Doctorate or higher

Completion of a Child Fellowship

Job description

Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Towson, MD

Job Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists

Requisition Number: SERVI007846

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• Posted: December 24, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Hospital - Towson
6501 N. Charles Street
Towson, MD 21204, USA

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Service Chief for Child and Adolescent inpatient services at our Towson Campus. The location is a hub for core psychiatry services including inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, neuromodulation, research, and other mental healthcare services. The campus has five child and adolescent inpatient units providing exceptional care.

The Service Chief is responsible for ensuring quality psychiatry services on the inpatient unit. The role combines administrative and clinical duties, including seeing about 10 adolescents daily and participating in the weekend inpatient attending pool. The Service Chief collaborates with the Nursing Unit Manager to meet quality and performance goals. This position reports to the Medical Director for Child and Adolescent Services.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing acute psychiatry care, work well in an interdisciplinary team, and focus on both quality and continuity of care.

Requirements:

• Current license to practice in Maryland
• Completion of a Child Fellowship
• Board certification in Child Psychiatry
• At least 3 years of experience in child and adolescent inpatient care

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work with a multidisciplinary team led by a vision to change lives. We offer:

• Opportunities to provide quality mental health care in a physician-led organization
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and certification
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness
• Grand rounds, CME, and on-site lectures
• Work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows

The salary range is $240,000 to $305,000, determined by factors such as board certifications and experience.

About Sheppard Pratt:

As the nation's largest private nonprofit provider of mental health and related services, we employ over 95 doctors dedicated to quality care. Ranked among the top ten psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we offer competitive pay and benefits, empowering employees to grow professionally and personally. Learn more at sheppardpratt.org. EOE, smoke-free campus.

For more information, contact Kathleen Hilzendeger, Director of Professional Services, at 410.938.3460 or [e-mail].

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Education

Required

Doctorate or higher.

Experience

Required

Completion of a Child Fellowship

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Maryland medical license; Board certification in Child Psychiatry

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