Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)

Meritus Health

9 days ago

United States$250k-$250k(est.)Full TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Manageable caseload (~16 patients)

Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs

Benefits & Compensation

bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)

Units serving ages 8–17

Average length of stay: 8–10 days

Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent).

Key Skills

Child And Adolescent PsychiatryInpatient CareAdhd ManagementDepressive Disorders TreatmentTrauma TherapyAutism Spectrum DisordersOdd ManagementAdolescent Substance Use TreatmentTeachingDe-escalation ProtocolsSafety ProtocolsMultidisciplinary TeamworkBehavioral HealthEmergency Department ScreeningsOn-call Coverage

Requirements

The role requires a Psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent care for 100% inpatient duties, working a 7 on / 7 off schedule with 10-hour days. Candidates must be prepared for one night of call per week and one in six weekends, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

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