Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Consultation Liaison) / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

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Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Consultation Liaison) / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

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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 youth with chronic medical illness in both inpatient and outpatient services. Clinical duties will include providing psychiatric consultation liaison services at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT and Primary Children’s Miller Campus in Lehi, UT. Additionally, this position will provide psychiatric care for youth with medical complexity in the outpatient setting. Additional expectations include educating future health care providers, conducting quality improvement and outcomes research, and engaging in advocacy to help us improve timely evidence-based mental health treatment to youth with medical and behavioral complexity.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in ****General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Ideally, candidate will be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics or have completed a Psychiatry Consultation Liaison fellowship. 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/211048. 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.

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, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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