Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for a Nationally Recognized Inpatient Med-Psych Program

Hasbro Children’s / Brown University Health is seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist to join the nationally recognized Selya 6 Inpatient Med-Psych Program, a unique collaboration between the Division of Child Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Department of Pediatrics.  This 16-bed unit provides family-based, intensive, interdisciplinary care for complex patients with psychiatric/psychological conditions and co-occurring medical presentations that result in functional impairment.

 

Clinical Scope

·       Care for adolescents ages 10–18

·       Manage an average of 8 patients daily as part of an integrated multidisciplinary treatment team

·       Average length of stay: 3–6 weeks

·       Presentations include:

o   Functional/somatoform disorders

o   Chronic pain syndromes

o   Eating disorders

o   Chronic medical illnesses with treatment non-adherence

 

Care Model

·       Multidisciplinary team including:

• Child psychiatrists
• Pediatricians
• Pediatric psychologists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Master level clinicians
• Dieticians          

·       Family-based, integrated care approach

·       Step-down to med-psych partial level of care when clinically indicated

·       Full access to subspecialty and hospital resources

 

Schedule & Work Environment

·       Weekday schedule

·       Weeknight call from home approximately 8-9 times /year

·       Weekend call approximately 3-4 times/year

 

Academic Opportunities

·       Medical student and resident/fellow teaching

·       Eligible for academic appointment at Brown University

 

About Compensation & Benefits

·       Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

·       Malpractice insurance (with tail coverage)

·       $3,500 CME allowance + 1 week CME time

·       4 weeks paid PTO

·       401(k) with 6% match

·       Visa sponsorship available

 

About You

·       Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

·       Completion of a US-based Psychiatry residency

·       Interest in integrated, interdisciplinary care

·       Commitment to partnering with patients and families

 

 

About Us:

A part of Brown University Health, Hasbro Children’s is the region’s premiere provider of pediatric clinical care. The hospital offers a broad spectrum of both routine care and specialty programs not available elsewhere. Hasbro Children’s has the only pediatric emergency department, Level 1 trauma center, pediatric critical care teams and 24-hour ambulance in the region. It is a private, not-for-profit institution, the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital, the principal teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Our approach to pediatric medicine makes parents, who know their children best, an essential part of the care team.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

 

About Brown University Health

Brown University Health is Rhode Island's leading nonprofit academic health system, serving patients across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts through a network of hospitals, physician practices, behavioral health services, and specialty care. As the primary teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, we are at the forefront of patient care, medical education, and groundbreaking research.

Our system includes Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's, The Miriam Hospital, Bradley Hospital, Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, Morton Hospital, Gateway Healthcare, and Brown Health Medical Group—bringing together more than 1,500 providers and thousands of dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care. From primary care and pediatrics to trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, and advanced specialty services, we care for patients at every stage of life.

At Brown University Health, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional teams, which is why we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees are empowered to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to innovate, advance, and help shape the future of healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.