What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Towson position at Sheppard Pratt?
Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Service Chief for Child and Adolescent inpatient services on our Towson Campus. The Towson location is a hub for many of our core psychiatry services including inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, neuromodulation, research, and other state-of-the-art mental healthcare services. There are five child and adolescent inpatient units on this campus, all of which provide exceptional care for this patient population.
The Service Chief is responsible for ensuring that quality psychiatry services are provided to the patients on an inpatient unit. 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 Nursing Unit Manager and is collaboratively responsible for achieving quality of care and performance goals for the unit. 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, work 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 in Child Psychiatry
- 3 years of experience providing child and adolescent inpatient care
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer :
The pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $305,000 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. We empower our employees to make a difference and grow, both professionally and personally. 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.
Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $240,000 - $305,000
