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Tufts Medical Center’s Physician Organization, the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and the Department of Behavioral Pediatrics are seeking a full-time **Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist** .

The anticipated schedule will include 10% administrative time and 90% clinical time.

How you’ll transform patient care:

+ The successful candidate will be responsible for working with patients specifically on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) in partnership with the Center for Children with Special Needs, expanding access to quality care for this population.

+ This role includes responsibility for building the Division of Behavioral Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Fellowship programs with Tufts University School of Medicine.

+ Additionally, there is opportunity to establish an “ASD across lifespan” clinic to treat this often-underserved population.

+ You will conduct psychiatric evaluations of patients with a diverse range of mental illnesses and developmental disorders, prescribe medication and provide longitudinal care

+ You will have the opportunity to perform patient care cross-functionally with other disciplines to elevate their level of treatment

+ As a member of the core faculty, you will participate in the supervision and teaching of residents in your area of clinical expertise and interests

+ You will have the ability and flexibility to grow your career in particular areas of interests

Who You Are:

+ Possess an MD, or equivalent, and eligible to obtain a medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

+ Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

+ You enjoy teaching and supporting the development of colleagues

+ You are passionate about caring child and adolescent aged patients

+ You enjoy working with a system of collaborative, compassionate, and impact driven providers

Compensation:

Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. Appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine faculty based on experience and accomplishments with opportunity to teach medical students

Why Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to send a Cover Letter and CV to:

Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter

**Email:** [email protected]

https://careers.tuftsmedicine.org/us/en

About Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine 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 by emailing us at [email protected] .