Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department

Department 01277 - Pediatric Behavioral Health

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin CY2023

Details

The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah, Department of Pediatrics and Primary Children’s Hospital are looking for outstanding Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our growing faculty. We are looking for physicians passionate about pediatric mental health to care for youth in inpatient, crisis, intensive outpatient, and outpatient clinic settings. We are a growing group and plan to not only continue to provide services in the Salt Lake City, UT area but also in the new Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah and in Ogden, Utah.

With our expansion, we will be providing opportunities for leadership as well. We are looking for psychiatrists interested in working in multi-disciplinary teams to provide clinical care, educate future health care providers, conduct research, and engage in advocacy.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both General Psychiatry, and 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 help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at: . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact:
Lisa Giles, M.D., Professor and Interim Division Chief, at:
lisa.gilesh.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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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