Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist needed in Flowood, MS

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Mississippi is seeking a new Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing service line. This full-time inpatient role provides significant growth opportunities and occasional adult patient interaction. Brentwood Behavioral fosters a collegial, supportive, and caring work environment that promotes work/life balance and community engagement. Opportunities abound for professional and personal development among a diverse patient population, alongside other physicians, clinical staff, and administration. Children and adolescents may encounter mental health and behavioral challenges similar to adults. Brentwood offers inpatient care for those aged 5 to 17 facing emotional and behavioral issues. Care is delivered in a supportive, secure, and controlled setting where a compassionate team of mental health professionals can effectively treat young patients. Our inpatient facility features distinct child and adolescent sections, with dedicated staff and programs for age-appropriate care. Directed by a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, our multidisciplinary team includes therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, activity/recreational therapists, and/or nutritionists. We craft individualized treatment plans by collaborating with families, schools, community agencies, and other service providers.

Requirements

• BE/BC in General or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience and interest in treating ages 5 and older.
• Ability to treat adults on weekend call and for cross coverage as needed.
• MS license or the ability to obtain.
• On-site presence required but a hybrid model can be discussed for weekday and weekend call rounding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Interest in community engagement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily follow-up care of patients.
• Perform admission assessments and evaluations on new patients.
• Provide treatment team leadership.
• Manage a diverse Child/Adolescent caseload with NP assistance and shared call responsibilities.
• Collaborate with a specialized multidisciplinary team in Child/Adolescent care.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Attractive sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Customizable benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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