Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Acadia Healthcare • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a new, 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that provides comprehensive treatment for adults and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders. We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team! For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer at [email protected] or call/text 615-861-7410. About the role: Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
• Board certification in psychiatry
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
• Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree