Physician - Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Consult-Liaison Psychiatry
Riley Childrens Hospital - Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University Health / IU School of Medicine

Position Overview

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Childrens Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a highly collaborative, team-based service providing inpatient consult-liaison psychiatric care to medically hospitalized children and adolescents.

This role is ideal for a psychiatrist who enjoys complex, medically integrated cases, values academic engagement and team-based care, and seeks an intellectually rewarding position with manageable volume and strong institutional support. New graduates are welcome.

Clinical Focus

This position is primarily consult-liaison based, caring for children and adolescents hospitalized for medical conditions with concurrent psychiatric needs. The psychiatrist plays a critical role in diagnostic clarification and treatment planning at the bedside and is part of a team that includes pediatric psychologists, masters prepared therapists and care coordinators.

Typical patient presentations include:

• Psychiatric evaluation following suicide attempt or significant self-injury
• Psychiatric care requiring inpatient medical monitoring (IV meds, G-tubes, wound care)
• Eating disorders requiring medical stabilization
• Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNSD) impacting safe discharge
• Trauma-related behavioral dysregulation or TBI-associated symptoms
• Chronic pain syndromes (e.g., CRPS) with functional impairment
• Medical nonadherence requiring inpatient intervention
• CNS-involved medical conditions contributing to psychiatric symptoms (e.g., autoimmune encephalitis)

Average patient volume is approximately 2-4 patients per day, allowing time for thoughtful care, teaching, and academic engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consult-liaison psychiatric care to medically hospitalized pediatric patients
• Collaborate closely with pediatric hospitalists, subspecialists, nursing, social work, psychology, and case management
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows as part of the IU School of Medicine academic mission
• Contribute to committees, program development, and service improvement initiatives
• Engage in scholarly activity as desired (research not required, but opportunities are available)

Schedule & Call

• Current schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Future opportunity: Potential transition to a 7-on / 7-off  model that would include inpatient unit rounding on the weekends
• Call coverage: Very low commitment (approximately 2 weekends every 6 months)
• Nighttime and overflow coverage supported by a designated team, supporting predictable end-of-day departures

Part-time arrangements may be considered.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Comfortable with in person, bedside psychiatric care in medically complex patients
• Interest in consult-liaison psychiatry and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Willingness to teach and work with learners (academic interest highly valued)
• Organized, flexible, and collaborative approach to care
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Quality and academic incentives
• Internal moonlighting opportunities
• External moonlighting and locum work permitted with approval
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• $5,000 CME allowance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Physicians are protected from RVU pressure; higher-volume/wRVU-based models may be considered for interested candidates.

Academic & Institutional Environment

Riley Childrens Hospital is nationally recognized and consistently ranked among the top childrens hospitals in the U.S. Through its partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, physicians have access to:

• Robust teaching opportunities
• NIH-funded research infrastructure (research participation optional)
• A culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong multidisciplinary support teams (social work, psychology, nursing, care coordination)

About Indianapolis

Indianapolis offers:

• A vibrant downtown arts and cultural scene
• Affordable cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Top-ranked airport and easy access to major Midwest cities
• Professional sports, outdoor recreation, and nationally ranked school districts

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley Hospital is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in all eleven pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), including behavioral health, and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

In addition, the Department of Pediatrics is ranked ninth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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