Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Description - Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (26162231)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Hartford-HH Research Bldg (10075)

Job

: Psychiatry

Organization

: Institute of Living

Job Posting

: Sep 25, 2026

Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - (26162231)

Description

Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Outpatient Psychiatry Leadership | Autism Services | Academic Psychiatry

Institute of Living | Hartford HealthCare Hartford, Connecticut

The Institute of Living (IOL), Hartford HealthCare''s internationally recognized behavioral health network, is seeking a Lead Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide clinical and administrative leadership for its comprehensive ambulatory psychiatry services.

This role includes direct patient care and program oversight across:

• General Outpatient Psychiatry (preschool through age 25)
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Mary W. Parker Autism Center

Candidates with expertise or a special interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric psychopharmacology, and family-centered care are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment
• Collaborate with psychology, social work, family therapy, speech therapy, and case management teams
• Support program development, quality initiatives, and clinical operations
• Participate in statewide psychiatric consultation services
• Inpatient call opportunities available

Academic Opportunity

The Institute of Living is a major teaching site for the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University, including:

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows
• General Psychiatry Residents
• Pediatric Residents
• Medical Students
• Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, and Family Therapy Trainees

An academic appointment is available through the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Candidates with interests in teaching, research, and scholarly activity are encouraged to apply.

Why Hartford HealthCare?

• One of New England''s largest integrated health systems
• Nationally recognized behavioral health services
• Robust physician leadership support
• Teaching and academic opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

To learn more, contact Natasha Rotella, Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare at Natasha.Rotella@hhchealth.org or call/text at (959)-268-7584

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this position as of the posting date. Actual pay will be determined based on qualifications, location, internal equity, and other factors that may include hire bonuses, incentive pay plans, loan repayment, administrative stipends, or relocation.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligible)

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient psychiatric care and clinical leadership
• Expertise in psychopharmacology and evidence-based treatment
• Broad experience in day-to-day operations of a comprehensive ambulatory program
• Administrative leadership skills

Work Locations

:

HH Research Bldg (10075)

200 Retreat Avenue

Hartford 06102

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Full-time (40 hours)