Psychiatrist (Child, Adolescent & Adult)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatrist providing inpatient and outpatient care across children, adolescents, and adults

Description

The Psychiatrist performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for patients across the lifespan in hospital and clinic settings. Responsibilities include medication management, risk assessment, emergency/crisis handling, inpatient admission and discharge workflows, and outpatient follow-up with continuity of care. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and risk assessments across the lifespan

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in hospital and clinic environments

• Provide medication management, including initiation, adjustment, and monitoring of psychotropic medications

• Lead or participate in treatment teams with nursing, therapy, case management, and social services

• Manage psychiatric emergencies and determine appropriate level of care

• Complete admission evaluations, daily rounds, progress notes, and discharge planning for inpatient services

• Provide continuity of care and follow-up in the outpatient clinic

• Communicate effectively with families, guardians, and community providers

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the medical record

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency

• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry

• Active state medical license and DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

• Experience or training in child/adolescent psychiatry preferred