Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Atlanta, GA

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Call

  • No call responsibilities.

Care setting

  • Inpatient psychiatry.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide medication management.
  • Use appropriate psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Manage psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders.
  • Provide and supervise medical and physical care for admitted psychiatric patients.

Clinical support

  • Nurse Practitioner support is provided.
  • Collaborate closely with clinical staff, pharmacy and the treatment team.

Certifications

  • Child and adolescent psychiatry board certification is preferred.

Experience

  • Experience and competence managing a wide age range, from pre-adolescent through geriatric populations, is listed as a candidate requirement.
  • Previous inpatient psychiatry experience is required.
  • Three or more years of inpatient psychiatry experience is preferred.

Additional assignment details

  • Epic EMR experience is preferred.