Summary

 Child and Adolescent Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services, LifeBridge Health - Carroll Hospital Center

Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, George Washington University SMHS – LifeBridge Health                               

Position Summary:

LifeBridge Health (LBH) Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Service Line located in Maryland is seeking a full-time Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their thriving faculty. LifeBridge Health is a nonprofit healthcare system formed in 1998 and currently operates several medical institutions in central Maryland, including Carroll Hospital, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Northwest Hospital; Grace Medical Center and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. The system is currently licensed for 1,947 beds and earns approximately $2 billion in net revenues. There are an estimated 2,900 physicians on the medical staff and over 13,000 employees. In 2022, LifeBridge Health partnered with The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC to establish a regional medical campus on site which provides education and training to 3rd and 4th year medical students.

This position is a multi-faceted administrative, clinical, and academic role which involves providing direct patient care to all age groups at the Carroll Hospital Center located in Westminster, MD, and developing clinical programs with a vision to expand child and adolescent psychiatric services. All faculty receive a full academic appointment through The GWU School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

Overview:

• Carroll Hospital Center operates various behavioral health programs which include inpatient services for adolescents and adults, partial hospital & intensive outpatient programs, consultation & liaison service, and an outpatient clinic.

• The Medical Director will be responsible for clinical oversight of the programs in addition to providing direct care to patients. They will work closely with their administrative dyad partner in the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Carroll Hospital. The team has a direct reporting relationship to the Chair of the Department, and the VP of Behavioral Health for LifeBridge Health System.

• It is the strategic vision of the health system to build a Center of Excellence for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Carroll Hospital and is looking for a driven, dynamic, and future oriented clinician administrator to partner in this.

Clinical:

Provide clinical care to adolescents and adults on different services.  The scope and allocation of time for clinical activity will be discussed in more detail during the interview process. 12-14 daily patient average, primarily inpatient 

 

Administrative:

Collaborate with health system leadership in understanding community needs and the strategic vision to develop clinical programs across the care spectrum. Actively recruit and retain staff for teams across different disciplines. Review to ensure regulatory preparedness and compliance of the programs at Carroll Hospital Center Ensure clinical documentation and associated charges are completed in a timely manner aligned with departmental policies. Oversight of the call schedule for clinicians Supervision and oversight of APPs

 

Academic:

Faculty receive a full-time academic appointment with The GWU School of Medicine at the rank commensurate with their achievements per standards set by the SOM. Medical students in their 3rd & 4th year rotate through Psychiatry as one of their core-clerkships and receive bedside teaching and supervision. Faculty are involved in their grading process and mentoring for scholarly interests. Faculty are also expected to teach didactics based on their area of expertise as per a set schedule. A plethora of career development resources are available through the school of medicine in addition to the LifeBridge Health leadership institute to promote professional enhancement and growth.

 

Requirements:

BC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist eligible for a Maryland State Medical License & DEA at the time of appointment.

Preferably 3 years of work experience in child psychiatry 

              

Benefits:

•             Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

•             Relocation reimbursement

•             Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

•             401(k) Retirement plan

•             Annual paid time off

•             Medical liability insurance with tail coverage

•             CME allowances

•             Life insurance

•             All medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursed

•             Discounted membership at our 70,000 square-foot award-winning Health and Fitness center.

•             Free parking

 

Community Information:

LifeBridge Health hospitals are located within easy driving distance of many diverse cultural attractions in the Baltimore/Washington area. Baltimore has something for everyone from the bustle of downtown to quaint suburbs all within a short commute to our hospitals.  It is also easy to hop on a train and be anywhere from Washington, DC, Philadelphia, or New York City in no time. Team members in our group enjoy a wide range of options for outdoor fun, including Eastern Shore beaches, Western Maryland rapids, Pennsylvania ski slopes, and beautiful Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay.

Westminster, Maryland is a quaint Baltimore suburb located in picturesque Carroll County. The town sits only 35 miles from Baltimore, 55 miles from Washington D.C., and 15 miles from Gettysburg, PA. Carroll County offers activities for a wide range of interests. For nature lovers, the county features 24 public parks with athletic fields, picnic areas, walking, hiking and equestrian trails. Many of the downtown areas offer an eclectic mix of independently run businesses, including unique shops, a close-knit art scene, restaurants, and breweries. Numerous wineries dot the countryside and towns across the county. Located within 20 minutes of each other, they form the popular Wine Trail. For history buffs, our area is rich in Civil War history, with Gettysburg just a short distance away. Historic and architectural walking tours give a glimpse back to what life was like in the county during various points in time.

The Carroll County Public School System consistently ranks as one of the top-performing school systems in the state of Maryland. Numerous private and faith-based educational options are available as well.

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.

Carroll Health Group, Carroll Hospital's multi-specialty network of physicians, is designed to serve your every health care need.