Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Franciscan Alliance • Munster, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric services at Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Munster in Munster, Indiana. The position focuses on psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and medication management. The Northwestern Indiana Psychiatry service line includes five outpatient psychiatrists and one outpatient Psychiatry APP.

The physician will work collaboratively with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care, while building strong relationships with patients and the community. The role offers a flexible full-time schedule, an average outpatient volume of 14–16 patients per day, and a weekday call rotation of approximately 1:4. There is no evening or night call for the physician; Tele-Psych covers evening and night call during the week and on weekends. The position includes experienced clinical support staff, a comprehensive continuum of care, and collegial support.

Franciscan Health is a nonprofit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups throughout Indiana. The organization has 12 hospitals, more than 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, and more than 260 locations. Franciscan describes its mission as caring and identifies its values as Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship.

Requirements

• Board eligible or board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Physician license (MD/DO) required upon hire.
• Board certification in Psychiatry and Neurology required.
• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to build community ties and lasting patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide medication management.
• Collaborate with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver patient care.
• Participate in a weekday call rotation of approximately 1:4.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee and bonus incentives.
• Recruitment bonus program, including relocation allowance and commencement and retention packages.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME, with an annual stipend.
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision, and legal insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a).
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability.
• Customized marketing support.
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed