Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health - Valdosta (BB)
Updated 11/02/26
31601, Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
A well-established 140-bed behavioral health hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time, hospital-based opportunity focused exclusively on children and adolescents. This position offers the opportunity to concentrate on clinical psychiatry without Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and an established nurse practitioner care model.
With acute inpatient psychiatric services and access to Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, the hospital provides a continuum of behavioral health services supporting patient care beyond hospitalization.
With acute inpatient psychiatric services and access to Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, the hospital provides a continuum of behavioral health services supporting patient care beyond hospitalization.
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Full-time attending psychiatrist position.
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Monday–Friday schedule.
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Dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatry practice.
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Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
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Acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
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No Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
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Experienced nurse practitioner and multidisciplinary team support.
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Collaborative physician practice environment.
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PHP and IOP programs supporting continuity of care.
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Compensation based on experience, board certification status, fellowship training, and overall qualifications.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Provide ongoing psychiatric care for child and adolescent inpatients.
Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response.
Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
Assess patient safety, psychiatric acuity, suicide risk, and discharge readiness.
Collaborate with nurse practitioners, providing physician-level clinical guidance and consultation.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Communicate with parents, guardians, and authorized family members.
Support admissions, continued-stay reviews, and discharge planning.
Provide consultation for complex psychiatric and behavioral presentations.
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Collaborate with nursing, therapists, social workers, advanced practice providers, and hospital leadership.
Support continuity of care between inpatient, PHP, and IOP services when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
Acute inpatient psychiatric services.
Dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatry focus.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Multidisciplinary treatment team.
Established advanced practice provider support model.
Collaborative physician practice environment.
Nurse practitioners manage much of the routine day-to-day patient care, while psychiatrists serve as the physician resource for psychiatric evaluations, complex cases, medication oversight, consultation, and clinical decision-making.
Schedule
Full-time.
Monday through Friday.
Inpatient behavioral health setting.
Weekend and call expectations to be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
Completion of an accredited Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Active Georgia medical license or willingness to obtain one.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
Comfortable treating children and adolescents in an acute inpatient setting.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to complete credentialing and background screening requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry experience.
Experience caring for high-acuity pediatric psychiatric patients.
Experience collaborating with advanced practice providers.
Experience managing patients with suicidal ideation, self-harm, aggression, mood disorders, and behavioral crises.
Familiarity with Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
Strong communication skills with families and caregivers during acute episodes.
Compensation
Annual salary; specific amount not provided.
Compensation based on experience, board certification status, fellowship training, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
Benefits may include:
Comprehensive health benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plan.
Malpractice coverage.
License reimbursement.
Credentialing support.
Relocation assistance, where applicable.
Anticipated Start Date
September 2026.
Make a Meaningful Difference in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
If you are a fellowship-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking a full-time inpatient opportunity with strong clinical support, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and the ability to focus on patient care without executive leadership responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.
Join an established behavioral health hospital and make a meaningful impact on the psychiatric care of children, adolescents, and their families.
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