LSU Health Sciences Center has an excellent full time opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Director in Baton Rouge, LA.

What is this position?

The child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship director is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of the fellowship training program and clinical duties consistent with the desired applicants interests.  The fellowship director executes overall planning and direction of activities associated with the psychiatry fellowship in order to meet ACGME requirements for fellows and faculty.  The fellowship director provides guidance and supervision to fellows as well as fellowship assignments and develops training objectives and opportunities aimed to facilitate fellows/ professional and clinical growth and provide quality patient care. 

Requirements:

The director of the fellowship program must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and a clinician with at least 5 years post-training experience.  The director must be capable of managing the program in an effective manner and be actively involved in the care of patients.  The fellowship director must have or be eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana prior to starting this role.  The fellowship director must be currently certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or have suitable equivalent qualifications as determined by the child and adolescent psychiatry review committee of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education. 

About Baton Rouge:

As the capital city of Louisiana, Baton Rouge is a thriving city full of dynamism and diversity. Sitting just one hour from New Orleans and right along the banks of the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge has something for everyone to enjoy with its strategic location. Being a southern city, Baton Rouge has a climate ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. The weather is consistently warm from April to September, and the winters are typically very mild. The springtime is extremely pleasant with cooler nights and comfortable, sunny days. Baton Rouge is also a hub for those who enjoy sports. As the home to the LSU Tigers and Southern University, sporting events including football, baseball, basketball, and others are not few and far between.