Inpatient Psychiatric (IPU) Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Inpatient Psychiatric (IPU) Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist-40459Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Inpatient Psychiatric (IPU) Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Open Rank: Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00850283 – Requisition #40459

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.

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen on IPU Services

Other Responsibilities/All Faculty Requirements

• 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

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Supervision Received

This position will report to the PMHI Medical Director of Intensive (IPU) Services, CHCO

Supervision Exercised

This position will directly supervise discipline appropriate trainees working on IPU clinical services

Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

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