Psychiatry - Child Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Richmond, VA

  Pediatric Psychiatrist – Bon Secours Pediatric Specialty Program 

Bon Secours Pediatric Specialty Program is seeking a full-time Pediatric Psychiatrist to join our growing, mission-driven team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an established integrated behavioral health model and help enhance mental health services for children and adolescents in our community. No night call required! 

About the Program

Our pediatric specialty team currently includes three Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) who provide short-term counseling, mental health support, care coordination, and resource management for complex cases. We also operate a Pediatric Partial Hospitalization Program that delivers more intensive treatment options for patients requiring a higher level of care.

Position Overview

The Pediatric Psychiatrist will collaborate closely with our LCSW team to expand the scope of behavioral health services offered within our department. This role involves providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment planning for a diverse pediatric patient panel.

There is also an opportunity—if desired—to help expand consultation services into:

• Pediatric Emergency Department

• Inpatient General Pediatrics

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  
  

Position Highlights

• Full-time, hospital-employed position

• Team-based, integrated behavioral health environment

• Partnership with experienced LCSW providers

• Opportunities for program development and consult expansion

• Supportive environment within the Developmental & Special Needs Pediatrics Department

• Located on the St. Mary’s Hospital campus for convenient access to multidisciplinary teams and resources

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain) in the state of practice

• Commitment to collaborative, family-centered care

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits included with employment, beginning the first of the month.
• Flexible spending accounts available, up to $3,200 annually and Dependent care up to $5,000 annually.
• Life insurance, long term and short term disability coverage.
• 35 days of Allowed Time Off per year.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental time off.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.