Section Chief, Inpatient Services, Child Psychiatry

Job Description & Requirements

Section Chief, Inpatient Services, Child Psychiatry

StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $340000.00 - $370000.00

Children's Specialty Group (CSG), a physician-led private practice, seeks a Section Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry Leadership Opportunity Excellent Compensation Potential Live in a Desirable Beachfront Virginia Community

Step into a leadership role with tremendous growth potential. Children's Specialty Group (CSG), a physician-led private practice, seeks a Section Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry to oversee clinical care at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.

Located on the scenic coast, this position offers excellent compensation based on the MGMA median and the opportunity for a faculty appointment at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

With a focus on both clinical and administrative excellence, you will shape the future of pediatric mental health care. Contact us today to learn more.

About the Position

The ideal candidate is charismatic and impactful, with experience managing and designing inpatient psychiatric programs. There are immense opportunities for personal and professional growth, with health system leadership committed to supporting mental health initiatives through substantial investment in facilities and providers.

Additionally, the position offers a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), located on the same campus as CHKD.

It involves educating medical students, residents, and fellows.

The inpatient psychiatric services at Children's Pavilion, CHKD's mental health hospital, is part of a full continuum of care, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs.

Inpatient services are supported by pediatricians and four psychologists on-site who are integrated into the clinical care team.

Care for children with complex medical and psychiatric needs and developmental disabilities is provided in three specialized units.

The facility also partners with the main hospital at CHKD for medical and surgical needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Direct clinical care (at least half-time) and administrative duties, such as program development, teaching, overseeing medical directors, and quality improvement
• Working closely with CHKD's nursing director and overseeing the 60-bed inpatient unit, aiming to reach Children's Pavilion's total capacity of 60 patients
• Managing up to four medical directors and identifying growth strategies for inpatient services
• Working primarily Monday through Friday with additional duties including training residents and fellows, on-call responsibility (1 : 7), teaching / academic responsibilities, media participation, community engagement, and leadership in scholarly projects and research.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead a prestigious team within a renowned physicians group at a water view hospital
• Enjoy a faculty appointment with a competitive MGMA median-based compensation - not typical academic pay
• Guide a multidisciplinary team of child psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners in a dynamic leadership role
• Benefit from a partnership opportunity in a specialty group, combining academic titles with lucrative MGMA compensation
• Oversee clinical care at a state-of-the-art 60-bed pediatric inpatient mental health hospital
• Contribute to a health system with substantial investment in mental health initiatives and facilities
• Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows at Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Engage in both clinical and administrative duties, including program development and quality improvement initiatives

Community Highlights - Live on an Iconic Waterfront Region

Hampton Roads is an iconic waterfront region in southeastern Virginia and a vibrant community of 1.7 million residents across nine cities and five counties.

It is home to Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk, and Chesapeake Bay. A vibrant cultural hub with a robust arts scene, numerous museums, and a maritime heritage, Virginia has it all :

• Norfolk is a Best City to Retire in America and a Best City for Young Professionals in America (Niche)
• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades in Amenities, Commute, Housing, Health & Safety, and Schools
• Virginia was named a "Best Place to Practice" in 2024 by Medscape
• No shortage of waterfront views, boasting an extensive shoreline
• A unique assortment of cultural and historical amenities plus sophisticated dining and entertainment options
• A multitude of outstanding educational options, including local colleges and universities
• Fish, sail, or water ski on nearby waterways

Facility Location

Known as America’s first region, the areas of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are not only teeming with history, but also offer some beautifully relaxing beaches.

Combine the region’s natural beauty and culture with a prominent medical presence, and you have a coveted location, filled with a kaleidoscope of opportunities.

From wildlife refuge parks to a thriving nightlife and dining scene, the Virginia Beach / Norfolk area is primed for fun.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Compensation Information :

$340000.00 / Annually - $370000.00 / Annually