Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Residential
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Residential
Ally Psychiatry | Atlanta, Georgia
Ally Psychiatry is seeking a dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our behavioral health team in Atlanta. This full-time opportunity focuses on inpatient and residential psychiatric care for children and adolescents ages 6–17 in a supportive and collaborative treatment environment.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions including trauma-related disorders, autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and general child and adolescent psychiatric conditions.
Position Highlights
- Full-time position
- Inpatient and residential child/adolescent psychiatry
- Patient population ages 6–17
Diverse Clinical Caseload Including
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- ADHD and behavioral disorders
- General child & adolescent psychiatry
- Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
- Work closely with therapists, nursing staff, social workers, and behavioral health professionals
- Supportive administrative and clinical leadership
Call Schedule
- One night per week
- One weekend per month
- Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership development
Why Atlanta?
Atlanta is one of the Southeast’s most dynamic cities, offering world-class dining, entertainment, sports, and cultural opportunities alongside thriving healthcare and academic communities. With excellent neighborhoods, international travel access, and endless professional opportunities, Atlanta is an exceptional place to build both a career and a lifestyle.
Join Ally Psychiatry and help provide compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care for children and adolescents across multiple levels of treatment.
Requirements
- Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
- Active or eligible for Georgia medical license
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Passion for collaborative and patient-centered psychiatric care
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and residential psychiatric care for children and adolescents aged 6–17. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and social workers to treat a diverse clinical caseload.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 46% have no call, 48% 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 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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