Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Salary: Negotiable and Depending on Experience
• Location: Philadelphia Suburb - PA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | Full-Time
• Top Benefits!
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • CME Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • Matching 401K

Job Description:

We are seeking a fellowship-trained child and adolescent psychiatrist. The schedule is Monday – Friday and is day shift. The new associate will join an experienced multidisciplinary team consisting of child; adolescent psychiatrists, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, behavior therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or experienced psychiatrist. We specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents and youngadults who are experiencing acute psychiatric disturbance with a diagnosis of autism spectrum

disorder, intellectual disability, or other neurodiversity comorbid with either mood, thought, and/or behavioral disorders.

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 Pennsylvania
• 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
  

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