Inpatient Psychiatric (IPU) Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU), the Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) of Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) has an opening for a full-time faculty position: Inpatient Psychiatric (IPU) Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist within the PMHI Section of Hospital-Based Intensive Services, CHCO. The CU DCAMH, PMHI, and CHCO are combining to transform children’s mental health care in Colorado, building a coordinated system, grounded in collaboration and partnership, that provides all children with high-quality, evidence-based, youth- and family-centered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan. As part of this transformative work, we are seeking a full-time psychiatric provider (Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider) to join our efforts who has a vision towards advancing clinical care, research, and education to further the mission of the PMHI Hospital-Based Intensive Section as a national leader in child mental health services. Preferred is an individual with demonstrated clinical experience within psychiatric inpatient and/or higher lever care clinical settings, as well as experience working within a high-functioning, interdisciplinary, academic pediatric mental health program and team. In addition, preferred in an individual with demonstrated experience in supervision and training of various levels of learners. Ideal candidates should have a strong clinical practice background, involvement in training, and a record of merit within clinical, educational, and scholarship domains. A successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in working with faculty, trainees, and administration from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O.
• Colorado Medical License or be eligible for licensure within the state of Colorado.
• Completed a GME accredited General Psychiatry Residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, or equivalent.
• Currently maintain or be board-eligible in both ABPN General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Assistant Professor)
• 4-7 years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Associate Professor)
• 7+ years of relevant clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience (for Professor)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated clinical experience within psychiatric inpatient and/or higher lever care clinical settings
• Experience working within a high-functioning, interdisciplinary, academic pediatric mental health program and team
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and training of various levels of learners
• Strong clinical practice background, involvement in training, and a record of merit within clinical, educational, and scholarship domains
• Demonstrated excellence in working with faculty, trainees, and administration from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds
• Eager to engage in all aspects of the academic mission (clinical, teaching, scholarship, and service)
• Demonstrated strong interdisciplinary team leadership
• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical programming in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Ability to convene stakeholders and lead a change management process
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Able to recruit and develop clinical faculty to build specialized areas of expertise including research, quality, education, and clinical work
• Ability to nurture strong interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty with diverse programmatic interests and across campus and community partners
• Ability to provide effective supervision to mental health trainees and consultation with other mental health professionals
• Knowledge of research and quality improvement methodology, as well as the ability to independently conduct research and/or quality improvement projects
• Clinical expertise in evidence-based practices for children and families served within pediatric hospital-based clinical services
• Ability to balance the priorities of the Section with those of PMHI, CHCO, DCAMH/DOP, and other partners to ensure the overall goals of all entities are achieved

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen on IPU Services
• Contribute to the DOP teaching and scholarship in ways consistent with the expectations of CU faculty, advancing the standing of the Department
• Support the fiscal and operational goals of the Section and PMHI.
• Engage in service to the department, hospital, and local/regional/national organizations
• Maintain eligibility for CU SOM faculty appointment
• Provide career development and mentorship to faculty members

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level