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Form of workDirect support during meals and snacks for the patient and family support system
Monitoring of weights, vital signs, clinical labs
Active engagement with our Registered Dieticians for nutritional needs and meal planning
Oral and enteral supplementation to meet nutritional needs
Medical consultation with our Adolescent Medicine team
Goal setting that includes the patient and family support system
Individual supportive psychotherapy (daily on inpatient, twice per week in PHP)
Behavioral consultation with individualized behavioral interventions and safety plans
Daily EDO-specific DBT group therapy
Multiple, daily generalized goal-oriented and skill development CBT groups
FBT-informed family support and education
Community partnerships for continuity of EDO care to needed step-down PHP setting, residential care, and outpatient community services
Our Mental Health and Eating Disorder Teams are comprised of the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Division of Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology, and the Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine. We provide multidisciplinary outpatient, intensive outpatient and inpatient psychiatric and medical care to adolescents and young adults and are supported by:
32 Child Psychiatrists, including 10 Triple Board Trained Psychiatrists
18 Adolescent medicine physicians
150 Psychologists, including 3 psychologists who specialize in Eating Disorders
44 Psychiatric APRNs
119 masters-level therapists
39 Social Workers providing crisis services in the emergency department
The Eating Disorder Program at Cincinnati Children's is an interdisciplinary, multi-level program serving children, teens, young adults and their families affected by Eating Disorders. The outpatient program housed within the Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine in partnership with the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, and Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, offers evidence based, coordinated treatment from a group of 10 physicians, 3 psychologists, 2 dietitians, 2 nurse care managers and a psychiatric APRN. Annual new patient volume approached 600 new cases and a medical stabilization unit at the CCHMC Liberty campus provided over 1,000 patient days of inpatient medical care to malnourished patients last year. Outpatient EDO services include medical treatment for complications of weight loss or purging, family therapy, individual therapy, one-on-one dieticianappointments, personalized meal plans and medication management.
A generous benefits package includes 5 weeks of vacation, 1 week for CME, relocation if needed, retirement contribution, life/disability insurance, and malpractice coverage. Faculty Rank will be commensurate with experience. Skill in treating patients with Eating Disorders is preferred, but not required, with training opportunities available if indicated.
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 (EEO/AA).
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Child and Adolescent BE/BC Psychiatrist, board certified preferred
- Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
- Eating disorder specific experience is welcomed but not required, supervision and training is offered for support and development
- Unrestricted licensed physician
- Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
- Completion of all required pre-employment activities
- Strong commitment to continuous professional development and collaboration with experts
- Proficient in proven, evidence-based treatment modalities
- Rank is commensurate with experience
- Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Unique Skills:
Prioritization
Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them. Development
Knowledge of growth and development Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas Path/Pharm
Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology Training - Basic
Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself Organization
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently. Communication - Advanced
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Patient Care
Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education. Analysis - Basic
Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations
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 (EEO/AA).
