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Laurel Heights Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia

Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Position | PRN W2 or 1099 | Atlanta, GA

PsychiatryNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Opportunity Details
  • Position Title: BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
  • Location: Atlanta, GA

Laurel Heights Hospital provides residential treatment programs for children and adolescents (ages 7 and up) who present with severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties that impact multiple areas of functioning.

Adolescent patients reside in separate treatment units designated by age, gender, and treatment needs. This ensures that programming will meet our residents’ specific developmental needs and individualized treatment issues.

Through our Discovery and Declaration Programs, Laurel Heights Hospital provides highly specialized residential treatment for boys ages 7–17 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and who demonstrate severe behavioral difficulties and psychiatric illnesses.

Position Overview

  • Employment Type: 1099 or Hospital Employed
  • Schedule / Hours: PRN weekends, weekdays, holidays, vacation coverages
  • Patient Volume: will vary by unit and current census
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Child/Adolescent ages 6-17, Residential Treatment (adolescent male and adolescent female units)
  • Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RNs, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
  • EMR / Technology: Cerner
  • Growth & Development: Leadership and advancement opportunities within ever-growing organization.

Responsibilities

Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments, managing treatment teams, overseeing discharge processes, and performing related administrative tasks.

  • Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff.
  • Document care using Cerner

Compensation

Competitive PRN rates or 1099 options

Qualifications

Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.

Must have interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders and treating ages 6 - 17 years old for cross coverage and call.

  • Active or eligible GA license
  • Active DEA

About the Organization & Community

Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta, GA, Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center, top-tier universities, desirable housing, and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents.

As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network, Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted, empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

For More Information, Please Contact

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | uhsinc.com.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Child PsychiatryInpatient CarePsychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCrisis ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 50% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Position | PRN W2 or 1099 | Atlanta, GA at Laurel Heights Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Laurel Heights Hospital

Mental Health Care
Atlanta, Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Leadership and advancement opportunities
Multidisciplinary team support