Pediatric Psychiatrist - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultation & Liaison Psychiatrist will partner with the Consultation & Liaison Psychologists to collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team in supporting the care of patients with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions. The multidisciplinary team includes social work, care coordination, case management, advanced practice providers, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric subspecialty services, and nursing, all working together to deliver high-quality, effective care. The Consultation & Liaison Psychiatrist will work with a diverse patient population performing evaluations, emphasizing short-term treatment interventions, developing collaborative treatment plans/recommendations, and facilitating referrals for ongoing care as needed. Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO)
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Experience working with a diverse patient population
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric healthcare settings
Experience with electronic health records (EHR)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team in supporting the care of patients with comorbid psychiatric and general medical conditions.
Perform evaluations for a diverse patient population.
Emphasize short-term treatment interventions.
Develop collaborative treatment plans/recommendations.
Facilitate referrals for ongoing care as needed.