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Staff Physician - Child/Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist

Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033


Staff Physician - Child/Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLocation : US:PA:HersheyWork Type : Full TimeFTE : 1.0Shift : DayHours : 8Recruiter : Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.Child Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity in Hershey, PAAbout the Position:Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking an outpatient

Child Psychiatrist

to work at either of our two outpatient clinical sites.The primary outpatient behavioral health site in Hershey PA provides a range of clinical services, with approximately 40,000 visits per year and opportunities to collaborate in clinical research programs. We also offer behavioral health services in a brand new multispecialty 47,000 square foot pediatric outpatient center in Lancaster, PA.Across sites, we run general and specialty programs offering assessment, medication treatments, and evidence-based group and individual counseling. We employ a team approach integrating MD/PhD faculty, advanced practice clinicians, and master level therapists working together to provide family-centered care. There are opportunities to train and mentor child psychiatry fellows as well as a variety of other learners and to guide programmatic development at both sites. All required calls are phone back-up to residents with the option of additional compensation for doing in-person calls.What We’re Offering:Join a vibrant academic medical center with nearly 50% of psychiatry faculty in the Division of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryOpportunity to be considered for the role of Vice Chair, DiversityFull-time position that includes a faculty appointment within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Penn State College of Medicine. Academic rank commensurate with qualifications, starting at least as an Assistant Professor, non-tenure track.Opportunities to teach traineesSupportive environment for research initiatives with talented, academically oriented facultyRobust mentorship programs and staff infrastructure designed to support facultyAttractive compensation package commensurate with qualificationsMedical, dental, and vision coverage (no waiting period)20 days of vacation and 10 days of CME (plus funds) for full-time employees75% Penn State Tuition Remission for employees, dependent children, and spousesRelocation assistanceComprehensive Total Rewards package includes Relocation Assistance, CME, PSU Tuition Discount, and so much moreWhat We’re Seeking:Completion of accredited residency program; and child fellowship program (for positions that include treatment of children and adolescents)BC/BE in general and child psychiatry is required with certification within 3 years after hireAbility to acquire a medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a DEA certificateSuccessful candidates should have strong teaching as well as clinical skills and, optimally, potential for scientific and scholarly achievementAbout the Area:Hershey, PA and its surrounding communities offer great places to live, learn, work, play, and grow a family. In addition to being the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, the region is rich in history and diverse in culture. Minutes from Pennsylvania’s bustling capital, Harrisburg, and the vibrant cities of Lancaster and York, the area boasts superb schools and reasonable cost of living whether you prefer to live in a quiet suburban or rural setting or a thriving city atmosphere rich in theater, arts, and restaurants. Near the Susquehanna River and the Appalachian trail and with ready access to major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, central Pennsylvania fosters a delightful quality of life in a diverse, picturesque and historic environment, with ample recreational opportunities.

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