Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Munster Behavioral Health

720 45th Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

Who We Are Looking For

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to meet the growing demand for outpatient psychiatric services at our well-established Franciscan Physician Network Behavioral Health Munster in Munster, IN.

This is an outpatient position focused on psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and medication management. Our Psychiatry service line in Northwestern Indiana currently consists of an experienced team of five outpatient Psychiatrists and one outpatient Psychiatry APP.

What We Need

Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients. Physician will need to work collaboratively with existing medical staff to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible full-time schedule
• Weekday call rotation: approximately 1:4
• No evening or night call
• Tele-Psych covers evening & night call during week & on weekends
• Average outpatient volume: 14 - 16 patients per day
• Comprehensive continuum of care
• Experienced clinical support staff
• Strong collegial support

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Indiana was recently ranked the #2 Best State to Practice Medicine, reflecting the supportive environment our physicians experience every day, including competitive compensation, a favorable malpractice climate, and an affordable cost of living. It’s an ideal place to build a rewarding, sustainable career while serving communities that truly value their caregivers.

What We Offer

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives
• Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
• Customized marketing support
• Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

More Information

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

Where We Live

Dyer and Munster are cities located in beautiful Lake County, IN. Located thirty minutes southeast of downtown Chicago. The cities are part of the Chicago metropolitan area, while still maintaining a rural and suburban feel.

Situated along the South Shore of Lake Michigan, the cities offer many opportunities to enjoy the beach, sand dunes, and many outdoor activities. Dyer and Munster offer an affordable cost of living, excellent school options including private and public schools, and a diverse employment base.

Qualifications

• Physician License (MD/DO) – Upon Hire Required
• Board Certification Psychiatry and Neurology - Required - and
• Board Certification Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association – Upon Hire Required

Travel Is Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.