Nocturnist Psychiatrist (Lynchburg)

At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal: to make childrens health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Childrens.

Job Summary: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nocturnist Psychiatrist to join our team. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and involves providing night coverage. The successful candidate will provide psychiatric consultation to the emergency departments at both the Base and Liberty locations, addressing mental health crises in collaboration with the Psychiatric Intake Response Center staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric consultation to emergency departments for patients experiencing mental health crises.
• Conduct admission and discharge reviews, and manage admission orders.
• Handle all Priority Link Calls during the shift.
• Conduct Inpatient Night Talks at 8:45 PM on weekdays.
• Issue restraint/seclusion orders for the residential program.
• Serve as the backup attending for the on-call fellow.

Schedule:

• 7 days on, 14 days off schedule.
• On-site coverage from 6 PM to 6 AM, with pager coverage from 6 AM to 8 AM.*
• No PTO included.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge research and resources.

*Emergent situations may arise which may vary these hours in some cases.

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Referral bonus program for current staff!

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

* Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

College Hill A

Job Description

At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal: to make childrens health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Childrens.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of Americas Best Large Employers (2025) , Americas Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's Americas Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Job Summary: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nocturnist Psychiatrist to join our team. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and involves providing night coverage. The successful candidate will provide psychiatric consultation to the emergency departments at both the Base and Liberty locations, addressing mental health crises in collaboration with the Psychiatric Intake Response Center staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric consultation to emergency departments for patients experiencing mental health crises.
• Conduct admission and discharge reviews, and manage admission orders.
• Handle all Priority Link Calls during the shift.
• Conduct Inpatient Night Talks at 8:45 PM on weekdays.
• Issue restraint/seclusion orders for the residential program.
• Serve as the backup attending for the on-call fellow.

Schedule:

• 7 days on, 14 days off schedule.
• On-site coverage from 6 PM to 6 AM, with pager coverage from 6 AM to 8 AM.*
• No PTO included.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge research and resources.

*Emergent situations may arise which may vary these hours in some cases.

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

* Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

College Hill A

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Department

Psychiatry

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Completion of Application

You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

If you require an accommodation in the application process, contact513-803-4748 or [email protected].

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