What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - BWC position at Sheppard Pratt?
Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Service Chief for the Child and Adolescent Day Hospital program on our new Baltimore/Washington Campus. This facility, just opened in 2021, provides our patients with a state-of-the-art environment for acute behavioral health care services. The day hospital treats adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, and other mental health conditions.
The Service Chief is responsible for ensuring that quality psychiatry services are provided to the patients of the day hospital. The role is a mix of both administrative and clinical duties, seeing around 10 adolescents per day and being part of the weekend inpatient attending pool. The Service Chief works with the Program Director of Day Programs on clinical programing. This position reports to the Medical Director for Child and Adolescent Services.
The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise managing acute psychiatry care services, works well in an interdisciplinary team, and will have the ability to focus on both quality care and continuity of care.
Requirements:
- Current license to practice in Maryland at the time of appointment
- Completion of a Child Fellowship
- Board certification
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for student loan forgiveness
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows
The pay range for this position is $265,000 minimum to $325,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.
About Sheppard Pratt
As the nation's largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services, we employ more than 95 doctors who all share a passion for providing the best care to those we serve. Consistently ranked as one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we offer a generous compensation package and comprehensive benefits. To learn more about our services, visit sheppardpratt.org. EOE and smoke-free campus.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Hilzendeger, Director of Professional Services, at 410.938.3460 or khilzendeger@sheppardpratt.org.
Salary : $325,000
