Medical Director |Child/Adolescent IP/RTC Programs| Full-time W-2 | Atlanta, GA

Laurel Heights Hospital • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care. Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6–17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.

As Medical Director, you will be over Acute Inpatient and Residential Treatment teams with Inpatient Acute daily caseload. The daily caseload will vary by census. This is a hospital-employed, onsite only position with a Monday-Friday day shift schedule and shared weekend call 1:4. The role offers leadership and advancement opportunities within an ever-growing organization.

Requirements

• Board Certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry required
• Must have interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders
• Active or eligible GA license
• Active DEA

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Admission evaluations and assessments
• Managing treatment teams
• Overseeing discharge processes
• Performing related administrative tasks
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff
• 20-25 hours per month of administrative duties
• Physician and NP supervision

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• CME package
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Professional growth potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager