Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to our outpatient clientele. Helps individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their overall well-being.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required.
• Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry required.
• State medical license to practice psychiatry required.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency program and child fellowship required.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Formulates accurate treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment.
• Schedules and conducts regular follow-up appointments to assess patient progress.
• Modifies treatment plans as required to meet changing patient needs.
• Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications as appropriate.
• Monitors medication efficacy and side effects, making adjustments as needed.
• Educates patients about their medications, potential side effects, risks and benefits.
• Provides psychotherapy or counseling services as needed or collaborate with therapists and psychologists to offer comprehensive care.
• Offers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), and others.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency consultations as needed.
• Assesses and manage acute psychiatric crises and coordinates higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and support staff, to ensure holistic patient care.
• Consults with other healthcare providers and specialists as needed for comorbid medical conditions.
• Stays current with developments in the field of psychiatry by participating in continuing education, attending conferences, and reading research literature.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from our experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

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