Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Company: Reliatus Behavioral Health / StaffClinix
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Salary: Negotiable and Depending on Experience
• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Full-Time
• Top Benefits!
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • CME Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • Matching 401K Job Description: We are seeking a Full-time, on-site Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, fellowship trained Physician for our Residential Treatment programs. Minimal weekend call and weeknight call required. As a Psychiatrist at Reliatus Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to our clients. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals, to provide a holistic approach to mental health treatment. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of child/adolescent patients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned child/adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned child/adolescent patients; performing related tasks as required. Your expertise will contribute to improving the well-being of individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
    Job Responsibilities:
    • Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing
    • Analyze data and results of assessments to diagnose patients
    • Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis
    • Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
    • Develop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as needed
    • Provide crisis intervention as needed
    • Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
    • Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans
    • Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care Job Qualifications:
      • Current and valid board certification in psychiatry
      • Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency
      • Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia
      • Current DEA registration
      • Excellent knowledge and familiarity with current DSM criteria
      • Familiar with crisis assessment tools and techniques
      • Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills With over 30-years of experience in recruitment , Reliatus Behavioral Health is a leading provider of medical clinic staffing and recruitment services nationally. We have helped over 3000 people get hired into careers they love. Contact us at Reliatus Behavioral Health and let us help you find a position and leave the tedious process of putting in dozens of applications. We will assess your skills and experience, give you a free resume review, help you with interview preparation and so much more for ZERO cost to you.

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