Physician / Psychiatry / Connecticut / Permanent / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Job

A health services network in Connecticut is currently seeking alicensed Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing team in Fairfield County.

About the Opportunity :

• Schedule : Monday to Friday

Hours : Standard business

Setting : Inpatient

Call Schedule : None

Responsibilities

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will :

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose and identify mental health disorders

Develop personalized treatment plans for each patient based on their diagnosis, including therapeutic interventions and medications if necessary

Consider the individual needs, developmental stage, and family dynamics of each patient

Prescribe and monitor the use of psychotropic medications when indicated, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotic medications

Provide psychotherapy and counseling to children and adolescents, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and other evidence-based approaches

Handle crisis situations, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or acute psychiatric emergencies

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication prescriptions

Performing other duties, as needed

Qualifications :

Board Eligible / Certified inChild & Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience in an Inpatient and / or Outpatient role / setting

Your privacy is important to us. For consideration, please submit your CV in confidence and our recruiter will contact you to discuss job location and details before forwarding your CV to our client for an interview.