Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in crisis services and program development
Strong leadership skills in clinical settings
Ability to educate future healthcare providers
Experience in quality improvement and outcomes research
Responsibilities
Lead the Intermountain Children's Health Crisis Services Department
Develop and expand crisis services including in-home and telecrisis teams
Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents at the Crisis Center
Conduct educational programs for healthcare trainees
Engage in advocacy for timely mental health treatment
Benefits
Variety of medical and dental plans
Exceptional retirement plans
Paid time off
Access to a vibrant community with great schools and recreational activities
Opportunities for outdoor activities in a scenic environment
Full Job Description
Position/Rank Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Crisis Services Medical Director) / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin
Details
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. We are looking for a Medical Director to lead our Intermountain Children's Health Crisis Services Department. A successful candidate will provide program development and clinical leadership in supporting and expanding crisis services including in-home crisis teams, telecrisis teams, and the Crisis Center. A successful candidate will provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in our Crisis Center at Primary Children's Hospital Taylorsville. Additional expectations include educating future health care providers, conducting quality improvement and outcomes research, and engaging in advocacy to help us accomplish our goals of providing timely evidence-based mental health treatment to youth in the most appropriate setting.
Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified inGeneral Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 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 University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, exceptional retirement plans, and paid time off. A complete list of benefits can be viewed at https://www.benefits.utah.edu.
Salt Lake City and surrounding areas offer great schools, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. A strong economy and moderate cost of living make Utah a perfect choice to call home. The Salt Lake International Airport is a major hub and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European and Asian cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.
Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211047. Cover letter and curriculum vitae 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.
