Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Compass Health Center•Silver Spring, MD

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care. Launched in September 2023, our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade. Compass Health Center is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland. We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while leading interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates psychiatrist autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. Founded and led by physicians, we are proud to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that patients desperately need and families can wholeheartedly trust. With access to the largest psychiatric medical group in the Midwest and a reputation for proven results, our doctors thrive in a culture that is deeply committed to clinical quality.

Requirements

BE or BC Adult Psychiatrist
Active, unrestricted Maryland medical license. DC and VA license preferred.
Willingness and eligibility to apply for cross-licensure through the Interstate Medical License Compact
Licensed or ability to obtain Maryland Board of Medical Practice Licensure
Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Maryland
Skilled in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness
Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment

Responsibilities

Providing daily care for under 18 in our PHP/IOP programs
Conducting psychiatric evaluations for Compass patients, establishing diagnoses, prescribing medication, and providing therapy
Leading experienced, multi-disciplinary clinical teams and making overall recommendations on treatment plans
Collaborating with family therapists, individual therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists
Average 10-12 patients per day
Monday-Friday schedule
Limited call responsibilities