Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Med-Psych) (Salt Lake City)

Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Med-Psych)

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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.

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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 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
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.
Department: 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03014F
To apply, visit 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To Request a Reasonable Accommodation For a Disability Or If You Or Someone You Know Has Experienced Discrimination Or Sexual Misconduct Including Sexual Harassment, You May Contact The Director/Title IX Coordinator In The Office Of Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More Information, Including The Director/Title IX Coordinator's Office Address, Electronic Mail Address, And Telephone Number Can Be Located At
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