Psychiatry - Nocturnist Psychiatrist

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Job Summary: Cincinnati Children’s 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. As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus. 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. Primary Location College Hill A Schedule Full time Shift Evening (United States of America) Department Psychiatry Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s 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 Children’s. 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 Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s 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) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s 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