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The Associate Chief of Psychiatry, in concert with the Division Chief, promotes a vision consistent with the mission of CNHS, and a strategic plan to provide access to patients and families who need psychiatric services. Is responsible to develop and implement outcome metrics in concert with the Chief to meet the highest clinical performance. Works with Chief to set standards of excellence for faculty within the division. Develops policy and procedures and collaborates with outside departments in the care and treatment of children in need of psychiatric care. Takes an active role in the clinical schedules to ensure coverage of all sites and locations where psychiatric care is provided. Maintains professional standards of the division and help on-board new faculty. Also represents the Chief and the Division with workgroups and activities when Chief is not able to attend. Assists hospital management in the preparation for external reviews and facilitates programs within the psychiatry division. The Associate Chief is a leader in clinical service in the division, providing exemplary psychiatric care.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous leave policy
• Four weeks accrued vacation time
• 10 Administrative days to use for academic purposes
• AACAP membership reimbursement
• $2,500.00 per year for other memberships
• And many more!

SPONSORSHIP:

We may be able to sponsor Visas for this role.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to advise, supervise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. 

Minimum Education

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) - Medical degree from an accredited medical school with a residency in General Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years as an attending physician in inpatient and outpatient services

Required Licenses

• Unrestricted license in the District of Columbia, MD and Virginia and credentialed attending staff
  category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.
• Board certified in General Psychiatry
• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

About Children's National Hospital

Children's National Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We're ranked #1 for newborns and we're the best pediatric hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in the Mid-Atlantic. What's more, we ranked in all 10 specialties, with top 10 honors in neurology and neurosurgery, cancer, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and diabetes and endocrinology. This recognition of our commitment to bringing health and well-being to all children continues to inspire our teams. As home to the Children’s National Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National receives more than 70% of its research funding from federal agencies, including 60% from the National Institutes of Health. In 2019, the HSC Health Care System became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Children's National. It has a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, home health agency, rehabilitative therapy centers and parent foundation that combine to serve people with complex healthcare needs and eliminate barriers to health services. We’re recognized as committed advocates for children on local, state and federal health policy.... In fact, we’re often the first at the table when pediatric healthcare legislation is being developed.

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