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Associate Medical Director — Child & Family Psychiatry
Hartford, CT (Manchester)
Seeking an experienced and collaborative Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to lead clinical quality and team development across CHR’s Child & Family Programs- working shoulder-to-shoulder with APRNs, therapists, program directors, and operations leaders.
Why CHR?
Join a mission-driven, team-first organization serving children, teens, and families across a full continuum of behavioral health services. At CHR you’ll find:
- Collaborative Team, every day: An interdisciplinary environment where ideas are heard and wins are shared.
- Impact at scale: Guide care across multiple child & family programs.
- Strong infrastructure: Experienced directors, interdisciplinary partners, and reliable operations so you can lead and practice medicine.
- Growth & mentorship: Visible leadership seat with opportunities to coach clinicians and develop emerging leaders.
- Award-Winning Culture: CHR has been voted a Top Workplace in CT for 11 consecutive years – a people-first environment where your voice is heard and teamwork is the norm.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient care including psychiatric evaluations, ongoing treatment, and medication management for children/adolescents and families.
- Drive program excellence—outcomes, access, safety, and evidence-informed care across sites.
- Lead, mentor and educate clinicians throughout Child & Family Programs.
- Supervise a team of three APRNs (mentoring, case consultation, feedback).
- Partner with program/service directors to align clinical and operational goals and elevate family-centered care.
- Coordinate across CHR’s continuum and with mobile crisis for urgent community needs.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
- Contribute to policy, compliance, and quality-improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Medical Director.
What You Bring
- MD/DO with Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry strongly preferred.
- In lieu of subspecialty board certification, significant, demonstrated recent experience treating children and adolescents may be considered.
- Clinical child and adolescent psychiatry experience required
- Leadership experience strongly preferred (team lead, supervision, program oversight).
- Proven collaborator who values shared decision-making and transparent communication.
- Genuine commitment to serving youth with complex mental health needs.
- Active Connecticut license (or eligibility).
- A collaborative, family-centered approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Enjoy a Full Spectrum of Benefits:
- Generous Time Off: Includes vacation, sick time, and your birthday off!
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision + discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: With employer contributions
- Loan Repayment: Eligible for NHSC and Public Loan Forgiveness programs
- Wellness Perks: Annual wellness stipend, Calm app subscription, yoga, and wellness events
- Professional Development: Free trainings, mentorship, internal career fairs, and leadership luncheons
- Inclusive Culture: DEI Council, employee resource groups, and a welcoming, mission-driven environment
- Stay Informed: Weekly leadership updates and monthly newsletters keep you connected
Apply Today – And Be Part of Something That Matters
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