Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings
Ability to educate future healthcare providers
Engagement in quality improvement and outcomes research
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in various settings
Educate future healthcare providers
Conduct quality improvement and outcomes research
Engage in advocacy for mental health treatment
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical/psychiatry team
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 including skiing and hiking
Full Job Description
Position/Rank Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Northern Utah) / Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Department 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health
City Other
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. A successful candidate will join our growing medical/psychiatry team to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescent in the outpatient setting, partial hospitalization setting, and primary care setting in a variety of locations, including Primary Children's Hospital at Matt's Place (Centerville, UT), Primary Children's Hospital Summit Day Treatment (Ogden, UT), and Northern Utah Pediatrics (locations in Layton and Ogden, UT). 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/211049. 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.
