Child Psychiatrist-Department of Psychiatry-SOM (M68027)

Mission or Goal of the Unit

 Established in the early 1960s, the Virginia TreatmentCenter for Children (VTCC) is the Child and Adolescent Division of the VCUMedical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and the pediatric psychiatric serviceof the comprehensive array of services offered by Children’s Hospital ofRichmond at VCU.  VTCC combines amulti-prong mission of Clinical Care, Teaching, Research andAdvocacy/Collaboration to impact a wide array of behavioral health and socialdeterminants of health. 

VTCC operates a new (2018) inpatient andoutpatient facility, incorporating the latest technology and family friendly environmentutilizing a 32 inpatient acute bed service; an expanded multi-disciplinaryoutpatient service; an innovative mental health resource center to assistpediatricians and families, and opportunities for collaborative research andtraining. 

Chief Purpose of this position

This Department of Psychiatry seeks a ChildPsychiatrist for the support of the clinical and teaching missions primarily,with opportunities for research and community collaboration to advance accessto critical demand child psychiatry services and training.  Clinical work includes a focus on outpatientand periodic consultation/liaison services to pediatric medicine/specialtiesand the pediatric emergency department. Candidates are expected to performinpatient rotational coverage and on-call, shared with a team of Physicians.The candidate will provide teaching to medical students, residents, fellows,and trainees with opportunities to consult/train in community settings andcollaborate with allied professionals with an interdisciplinary teamapproach.  The position is flexible toaddress candidate’s interests and professional development with regard totreatment focus and scholarly pursuits.  

Position Responsibilities

1. Teaching – Teach child andadolescent psychiatry to medical students, residents, fellows, nursepractitioners, graduate trainees.
2. Clinical – Providepsychiatric assessment and treatment to primarily in an outpatient setting andconsultation/liaison services to Pediatric medicine/ED through onsite andtelepsychiatry.  Participates inDivision-wide rotational inpatient coverage and on-call services.
3. Service – Departmentally assignedcommittees.
4. Other – Attending Grand Rounds, participation in CME activities,professional development activities, Good Citizenship activities.

Note: Clinical assignment and other responsibilities are determined tomutually meet the needs of the Department and the candidate’s interests andstrengths.

Required Qualifications

• MD Candidates will be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have demonstrated experience with pediatric patients and their families, fostering an interdisciplinary team approach.  Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Virginia.
• Clinical Experience in outpatient, C/L and inpatient settings. (Populations include ages 3-17 including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, and mental health)
• Experience in teaching within an academic setting. 
• Comfortable with mentoring trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience and desire to work in an academic medical setting.

Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Psychiatry

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

ORP Eligibility: No

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tammy Beltz
Contact Email: tammy.beltz@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-827-0058