Professor- Child Psychiatry Division Director

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry seeks a visionary, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as the next division director.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

Leadership

• Developing and leading transformational clinical and research programs
• Identifying emerging and new areas of emphasis and promise
• Recruiting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff through mentorship and development of academic skills to fulfill the division's mission and responsibilities, including promoting a culture of collaboration and patient-centered care.
• Practicing financial sustainability by managing division budgets, resource allocation, and by identifying funding opportunities and diversifying revenue streams.
• Providing impartial and visionary leadership by striking a proper balance of "Division/Institute and Institution" with uncompromising integrity and ethics.
• Creates transparent internal decision-making systems that foster accountability and enables leaders to set priorities and monitor performance against key strategic and operational goals.

Clinical Care

• Monitors, ensures, and is accountable for faculty, physician, and staff productivity, wellness, and organizational engagement.
• Ensures compliance with all medical center policies and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Serves as the direct liaison to the Chair of Pediatrics/In-Chiefs/CCHMC Executive Leadership team to promote and share The Division/Institute's success, while promoting the broader institutional success of CCHMC.

Research

• Discerns and leads ideal blends of basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research portfolios.
• Provides a strategic vision to lead and cultivate an environment conducive to transformative research.
• Recruits, develops, and retains outstanding research faculty within the Institute.
• In conjunction with the Research Director, oversees research quality and compliance initiatives.

Education and Training

• Facilitating world-class clinical and educational programming
• Provides supervision and review of the division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry education and training programs.
• Assesses the quality of teaching by faculty, assuring professionalism.
• Promotes continuing education programs for professionals, including teaching rounds and lectures.
• In conjunction with the clinical fellowship training directors and other key stakeholders is responsible for planning, developing, administering, and evaluating the interdisciplinary professional education programs.
• Overseeing educational/training programs and ensuring effective mentorship and of trainees.

Advocacy

• Embracing and strengthening a culture of belonging
• Assuring professionalism and a positive culture across division faculty and staff, and adherence to the Cincinnati Children's mission
• Maintaining and expanding the extensive interdisciplinary network of interactions with other Divisions and Departments at CCHMC, other academic centers, and industry partners.
• Serves as an effective and inspirational legislative and policy advocate on behalf of CCHMC.
• Actively participates in and leads community involvement and programs. With representatives of relevant community and state agencies, studies community needs and reviews on a regular basis.

Mental and Behavioral Health Institute

The Division of Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, in addition to the Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology (BMCP), and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics make up the Mental and Behavioral Health Institute (MBHI) at Cincinnati Children's. Formed in 2023, the MBHI merges research, medical and patient services arms into one unit, guided by a single strategic mission to transform developmental, behavioral and mental health care within Cincinnati Children's and the greater Cincinnati community to ensure patients and their families receive the right level of care at the right time.

Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Training in child psychiatry with specialty clinics at The Child Guidance Center started at the University of Cincinnati in the mid-1940's, long before it was a specialty. In 1990, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry became a Division of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The division is internationally recognized for research, clinical, and educational excellence in neurodevelopmental disorders, suicide prevention, evidence-based psychiatric care and more.

• Vision is to be the be the leader in developing and providing the highest quality mental and behavioral healthcare through cutting edge research and outstanding education.

The Division's goal is to promote the long-term development of children, adolescents and families, thus improving overall child health and quality of life.

The division is comprised of 37 primary faculty, 36 of whom are involved in patient care & 1 primary researcher. Additionally, there are 175 Social Workers and Clinical Counselors.

Qualifications and Experience

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD, with board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Ability to obtain State of Ohio Medical Board licensure
• Rank of Associate or Full Professor with eligibility for appointment as an affiliated faculty at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• Ability to develop a collaborative vision, with a track record of successfully implementing new initiatives that meet the challenges of academic medicine and clinical care
• Strong record of accomplishment in leadership, people management, and skills in planning and facilitation
• Extensive knowledge of research in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry
• Demonstration of sustained excellence in research productivity, clinical care, and/or mentorship/teaching of trainees and junior faculty
• An uncompromising commitment to excellence in research and education
• A strong scholarly record, including manuscripts, grants, curricula, and program development, and university level teaching
• Experience leading a faculty group
• Ability to develop a collaborative vision, with a track record for successfully implementing new initiatives that advance the field of child and adolescent psychiatry
• Financial budgeting and resource management experience
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain trust with all stakeholders
• Experience in a complex, integrated academic medical setting
• Commitment to uphold principles of inclusivity in alignment with Cincinnati Children's culture
• Excellent local, regional, national, and international reputation
• Demonstration of a personal style that facilitates communication, collaboration, trust, credibility, and confidence among divisional faculty and across Cincinnati Children's
• Genuine understanding and respect for the tradition of collaborative science at Cincinnati Children's

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
College Hill B

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Psychiatry

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.