Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Role: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Inpatient)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (possible call)

• Caseload: 12–18 patients daily

• Compensation: Base salary $300,000 annually; 10% quality incentive; negotiable sign-on bonus

• Benefits: Relocation assistance available; PTO 240 hours annually; CME 40 hours plus $7,000 allowance

Description

Provide compassionate psychiatric care for adolescents within an inpatient behavioral health team. The role includes medication management, leading treatment teams, and ensuring clinical quality and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for patients at the facility

• Practice according to medical protocols set by federal/state regulations and facility policies

• Review patient medical information to ensure medical stability and provide recommendations

• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders

• Treat or direct treatment using psychotherapeutic methods and medications

• Complete and review information for individual care plans and documents in a timely manner

• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance, and billing per facility policy and procedures

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required

• Board certification in psychiatry

• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions

• Licensed in the state where the facility operates

• Preferred: 1+ year of post-graduate practice

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more

• Base salary: $300,000 annually

• 10% quality incentive opportunity

• Negotiable sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance available

• PTO: 240 hours annually

• CME: 40 hours plus $7,000 allowance