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University of Utah Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatri in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah is seeking a Medical Director to lead our Intensive Services Department. The psychiatrist will provide program development and clinical leadership in addition to psychiatric services to children and adolescent in our day treatment and partial hospitalization programs through Primary Childrens Hospital (PCH). Clinical duties may also include on-call psychiatric coverage for PCH by phone during off hours and weekends, along with weekend coverage on the inpatient unit at Primary Childrens Wasatch Canyons. Additional expectations include educating future health care providers, conducting quality improvement and outcomes research, and engaging in advocacy to help us accomplish our goals of providing timely evidence-based mental health treatment to youth in the most appropriate setting.Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 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 Department and University offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the states renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a days drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/134716. Cover letter and curriculum vitae will be 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, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

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