What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Med-Psych) position at University of Utah Healthcare?
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information Position/Rank Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Med-Psych) / Rank Dependent on Qualifications Department 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin FY2023 Details The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah is seeking an Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. We are looking for a motivated physician to join our highly integrated medical psychiatry/psychology team providing behavioral health care to youth with chronic medical illnesses. The psychiatrist will provide clinical support to our interdisciplinary Consultation Liaison Service, located in Primary Children’s Hospital ( PCH ), as well as providing clinical care to youth in our outpatient med-psych Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinic. For those with interest and experience there are growth opportunities for psychiatry consultation within our medical subspecialty clinics. Clinical duties may also include on-call psychiatric coverage for PCH by phone during off hours and weekends, along with weekend coverage on the inpatient unit at Primary Children’s Wasatch Canyons. Additional expectations include educating future health care providers, conducting quality improvement and outcomes research, and engaging in advocacy around the care of youth with chronic medical illness.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Clinical experience in the med-psych setting, with multidisciplinary teams, is strongly preferred. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.
Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/134689. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be required. For additional information about the position, please contact: Lisa Giles, M.D., Medical Director of Intermountain Pediatric Behavioral Health Service Line at lisa.giles@hsc.utah.edu.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 06/10/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03014F Type Faculty
