Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists - Per Diem - M60238

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists - Per Diem - M60238

Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychiatry is recruiting per diem Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists with academic career interests to provide clinical care, consultation, and supervise/teach medical students/ residents/fellows and work with Advanced Practice Nurses. This part time position provides a unique opportunity to work with Childrens Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) pediatric specialties and the Virginia Treatment Center for Childrens (VTCC) inpatient services.

The position will focus on inpatient services, providing weekend and vacation coverage as needed and occasional consultation/ liaison services for child and adolescent populations.   VTCC, the Child and Adolescent Division of the Department of Psychiatry works collaboratively within the VCU Health System and Childrens Hospital of VCU, community-based child serving organizations, state agencies, and others to deliver exemplary psychiatric services.  A new, state of the art facility opened in 2018 with expanded capacity for inpatient and outpatient, research and teaching facilities.  The candidate will have the opportunity to teach and work with medical students, residents and fellows and expand training for pediatricians and pediatric specialties. The position reports to the Division Chair/Medical Director. 

All successful candidates will be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice in Virginia and have demonstrated clinical experience with pediatric patients and their families, fostering an interdisciplinary team approach.  Experience in an academic setting is preferred.   We offer a unique, inclusive, and collaborative environment to support the candidates interests and strengths with their clinical assignment and other responsibilities. 

VCU Department of Psychiatry employs over 80 fulltime faculty and has well-funded research in genetics, addictions, child and womens mental health and psychopharmacology. VCU is a large urban university with robust health science campus and 750-bed university hospital.   Richmond, the State Capital, has moderate climate and a rich mix of history with modern facilities, excellent, affordable suburban housing, and public/private schools.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCUs mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

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