The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Children's Hospital at Indiana University Health is seeking a Child Psychiatrist to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Indiana University Health is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Indiana.  We are committed to providing exceptional care and advancing the health and well-being of our community through excellence in patient care, education and research.  Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate mental health services and improving the life of our patients.

Job Details

• Monday - Sunday; 7 days on 7 days off
• 100% inpatient
• Opportunities for teaching and research 

Key Responsibilities 

• Providers will provide pediatric hospitalist care as well as child psychiatric care for patients on this unit.  
• Patient presentations may include the following:
  • Following presumed or known suicide attempt or other significant self-injury.
  • Need for psychiatric inpatient treatment in context of ongoing medical care such as IV meds, monitoring, G-tube, wound care, etc. 
  • Eating disorder condition requiring immediate medical intervention before eligible for Eating Program.
  • Substance use resulting in non-intentional overdose.
  • Patients with TBI associated behavioral issues who are not appropriate for rehab. 
  • Chronic Pain/CRPS associated with significant functional impairment. 
  • FNSD patients who have a previously confirmed diagnosis, and symptoms are preventing safe discharge. 
  • Cyclic Vomiting or cannabinoid hyperemesis requiring inpatient care. 
  • Medical admission due to recurrent known non-adherence or transferring from PICU for medical admission resulting from nonadherence, e.g. diabetes.
  • Medical condition with CNS involvement contributing to psychiatric symptoms (autoimmune encephalitis or neuropsychiatric lupus).

Qualifications 

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent 
• Board Certified / Board Eligible  
  • Triple Board - pediatrics, psychiatry, child psychiatry, or pediatric portal trained child psychiatrists/pediatricians
• Valid medical license in the state of Indiana
• Strong clinical skills with a patient-centered approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, $5,000 CME allowance, relocation assistance, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance.

For 100 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley Hospital is nationally ranked in 11 specialties as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked sixth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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