What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Chief for Eating Disorders position at Sheppard Pratt?
The Center for Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit provides a hospital-based setting where patients receive around-the-clock support and medical monitoring in addition to structured meals and a range of therapeutic opportunities throughout the day.
Psychiatric Providers are a critical part of our multi-disciplinary teams and possess unique expertise and a strong focus on providing quality mental healthcare in the highest level of outpatient care setting. This position will serve individuals who have one or more serious and persistent mental illnesses and have received previous psychiatric treatments.
What can you expect?
The unit is comprised of 23 inpatient beds and provides the opportunity to do in-depth work with complex patients and be instrumental in helping patients make meaningful progress towards recovery. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with patients with eating disorders, has 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.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical leadership.
- Developing and implementing treatment protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Participating in strategic planning initiatives to enhance the scope and quality of services.
- Supporting professional growth and development for unit staff.
What you’ll get from us.
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.
What we need from you.
- Must have a current license to practice in Maryland at time of hire.
- Must be board certified.
- Participating in a call schedule.
- Experience providing clinical care in an inpatient setting.
- Experience providing clinical care to patients with eating disorders.
- Preferred 3 - 5 years of experience treating patients with eating disorders in an acute setting #INDPA
Sheppard Pratt’s impact spans hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We are mission-driven and create an environment where our employees can explore what motivates them both professionally and personally. Through continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs, we team with our employees to facilitate growth opportunities that put purpose to work.
Salary : $325,000
