Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Overview

• Provide psychiatric care to children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor and adjust treatments, including psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Maintain detailed patient records and ensure compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay updated in psychiatry.
• Provide leadership and guidance to non-physician mental health providers.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and assess contributions of comorbid conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, ensuring patient safety and efficacy.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to treatment planning discussions.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures, ensuring professional conduct.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree with board certification in Psychiatry.
• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Federal DEA and Massachusetts state registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric care; 2 years preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for collaborative care.
• Commitment to patient-centered healthcare and quality improvement.
• Ability to lead and mentor non-physician mental health providers.