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Seattle Children's Hospital

Director, UW Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Chief of Psychiatry a

Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Job Requirements

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, and Seattle Children’s Hospital are seeking a qualified individual to serve as Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The selected individual will also serve as Chief of Psychiatry at Seattle Children’s and lead the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine program at Seattle Children’s.

We are looking for one full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor without tenure by reason of funding in either the clinician-teacher or faculty-scientist pathway. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

JOB SUMMARY AND STRUCTURE

This position is a senior leadership role at the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (PBSCI) and Seattle Children’s (SC). The selected individual will oversee the academic mission of faculty in the PBSCI Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and foster the academic success of division faculty. The selected candidate will also provide oversight of clinical services for children and adolescents provided by department faculty, including all department faculty practicing in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine program at Seattle Children’s. This position reports to the Chair of the UW department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

JOB DUTIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Work closely with PBSCI leadership and leadership at SC on strategic initiatives to benefit the mental health of children, adolescents, and their families.

Work closely with the PBSCI Department Chair to provide leadership and supervision for faculty, staff, and trainees in the department’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Work with the Department Chair and HR staff to recruit and credential division faculty.

Provide mentorship to junior division faculty and conduct annual academic performance reviews of division faculty as representative of the Chair.

Supervise and support faculty who provide medical direction and clinical leadership for psychiatric services at SC and other departmental practice sites serving children and adolescents.

Work with the PBSCI Vice Chair for Finance and Administration and Finance Director to oversee clinical performance reviews and monitor clinical benchmarks for clinically active division faculty.

Monitor and support compliance requirements for clinically active division faculty.

Prepare for and chair monthly meetings and Clinical Case Conferences for SC faculty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Represent division faculty and staff at PBSCI Leadership Council meetings.

Encourage and support academic collaborations for division faculty.

Perform other clinical or academic leadership duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:

Faculty position at associate professor level or higher.

Leadership experience with demonstrated ability to foster the success of others.

Nationally recognized leader in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (national recognition is required for Professors; regional recognition is required for Associate Professors).

Substantial track record of academic scholarship in education and/or discovery.

Licensed physician with a history of at least five years of medical practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Experience with obtaining external research funding.

Experience with training and educational programming in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Experience with interdisciplinary training, research, and clinical work (e.g., collaborations with psychology, social work, and other relevant disciplines).

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with managing the business aspects of clinical practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Demonstrated knowledge of or training in process improvement or patient safety.

Experience with fundraising.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism as a guiding principle.

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The base salary range for an Associate Professor position will be $19,584 - $23,334 monthly ($235,008 - $280,008 annually).

The base salary range for a Professor position will be $20,000 - $26,250 monthly ($240,000 - $315,000 annually).

Other compensation associated with this position may include a temporary salary supplement, administrative salary supplement (ADS) and/or incentive through Children's University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements:

Apply Here

- http://apply.interfolio.com/146958

CV - School of Medicine Format

Cover Letter

A statement detailing how your teaching, research, and/or clinical service has supported underrepresented populations across dimensions of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, backgrounds, and interests. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the Department’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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