Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
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Job description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Valdosta, Georgia – South Georgia Region
Position: Full-Time | Hospital-Based
Compensation: Competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Setting: Established 140-Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital
Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Programs: Acute Inpatient Psychiatry, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
The Opportunity
An established 140-bed behavioral health hospital in South Georgia is seeking a fellowship-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a dedicated inpatient role focused exclusively on children and adolescents, without Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including acute inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
You will work alongside experienced nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, and social workers within an established APP-supported care model. The physician will focus on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, complex clinical consultations, and stabilization of pediatric psychiatric patients.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Competitive annual compensation.
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Full-time, 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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No Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
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Experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
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Established nurse practitioner and APP support.
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Access to inpatient, PHP, and IOP behavioral health services.
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CME allowance and comprehensive benefits.
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Malpractice coverage and credentialing support.
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Potential relocation assistance.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents.
Provide ongoing psychiatric care for hospitalized pediatric patients.
Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response.
Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
Assess psychiatric acuity, patient safety, suicide risk, and discharge readiness.
Provide physician-level clinical guidance and consultation to nurse practitioners and APPs.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Communicate with parents, guardians, and authorized family members.
Support psychiatric admissions, continued-stay reviews, and discharge planning.
Evaluate and manage complex psychiatric and behavioral presentations.
Coordinate continuity of care across inpatient, PHP, and IOP services.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with nursing, therapists, social workers, and other clinical professionals.
Follow hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a fellowship-trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who enjoys working with pediatric psychiatric populations and is comfortable managing acute behavioral health conditions in an inpatient hospital setting.
Candidates with experience treating high-acuity pediatric patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
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.
Clinical competence in acute inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to complete credentialing and background screening requirements.
Preferred:
Previous inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry experience.
Experience treating high-acuity pediatric psychiatric patients.
Experience managing suicidal ideation, self-harm, aggression, mood disorders, and behavioral crises.
Experience collaborating with nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers.
Familiarity with PHP and IOP behavioral health programs.
Strong family and caregiver communication skills.
Working Hours
Full-time position.
Monday through Friday.
Hospital-based inpatient practice.
Weekend and call expectations to be discussed during the interview process.
Skills
2. Inpatient Psychiatry
3. Pediatric Behavioral Health
4. Psychiatric Evaluation
5. Medication Management
6. Crisis Intervention
7. Treatment Planning