Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Medical Director, Psychiatry Inpatient Unit / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department

Pediatric Administration

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

Details

The Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our clinical and leadership team in the Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Primary Children's Hospital (PCH). The psychiatrist will provide medical leadership and inpatient care for patients admitted to the new PCH Taylorsville Behavioral Health Center. In addition to clinical and administrative service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, and advocacy.

Qualified candidates must have an M.D. or D.O degree and be board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department and University offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some leaving from adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date

10/27/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN03931F

Type

Faculty

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an MD or DO degree?
• Yes

• No

• * Are you Board Certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?

• Yes

• No

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

• * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?

• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Open Date

10/27/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN03931F

Type

Faculty

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an MD or DO degree?
• Yes

• No

• * Are you Board Certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?

• Yes

• No

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

• * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?

• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents