Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents (typically ages 4-26) in a part-time capacity. The ideal candidate will be committed to improving mental health outcomes for young patients and comfortable working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments of children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and manage a range of mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders, and mood disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy recommendations.
• Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, school personnel, and family members.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and Georgia state regulations.
• Participate in case conferences, clinical supervision, and team meetings.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in child and adolescent psychiatry.

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Compensation & Benefits :

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.