The Division of Child Advocacy at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Director for our Child Advocacy Program. The candidate will be the ninth faculty member of a highly respected Division of Child Advocacy. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Opportunities abound for research continued development of clinical services and academic pursuits in this rich environment. Opportunity DetailsLocated in a hospitalbased child advocacy center which is accredited by the National Childrens Alliance (NCAPosition involves communication with a variety of professionals in multiple jurisdictionsThe medical staff evaluate children with suspected physical abuse sexual abuse and neglect in inpatient and outpatient settings which include community opportunities for teaching including medical students residents fellows medical staff and community partnersOur pediatrics residency program is among the top programs in the country. All of our residents spend two weeks at the Child Advocacy Center during their second year of and research responsibilities as year the medical team evaluated more than 300 inpatients the Child Advocacy Center performed over 400 forensic interviews and our ARCH clinic (Advocacy Resources for Children which provides primary care to children in the foster care system followup care to inpatients and outpatient evaluations for abuse and neglect) evaluated more than 1200 career opportunity provides the ability to advance professional growthWellestablished practice with 8 Child Abuse Pediatricians and 5 Advanced Practice ProvidersPhysician will rotate seeing patients through inpatient consults and outpatient medical exams in our pediatric friendly clinic space. What we OfferAcademic appointmentExcellent compensation package including full benefitsPaid CME stipend occurrencebased malpractice insurance DEA and license renewal4 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays2 weeks of CMEShortterm and longterm disability and life insuranceDefined contribution plan; 401k plan with employer match
Required Experience:
Director
Clinical Director Child Advocacy
