Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent

Sheppard Pratt Careers•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Psychiatrist for Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services at its Towson Campus. The Psychiatrist is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and initiates and coordinates care for assigned patients in inpatient or day hospital settings. The role includes conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, admission assessments, and physical examinations; determining the need for hospitalization or continued treatment; and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. The Psychiatrist provides medication management and individual and group therapies, collaborates with the treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care, maintains accurate documentation, communicates with families and referring providers, and adjusts treatment in response to clinical progress.

Requirements

Active medical license in Maryland or eligibility for one.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, with additional certification or fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and a valid DEA Certificate.
Completion of a psychiatry residency training program.
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
Experience working with children and adolescents in inpatient or partial hospitalization programs.

Responsibilities

Initiate and coordinate care for assigned patients in inpatient or day hospital settings.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, admission assessments, and physical examinations.
Determine the need for hospitalization or continued treatment.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Provide medication management and individual and group therapies.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Communicate effectively with families and referring providers.
Adjust treatment in response to clinical progress.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
403(b) retirement match.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
Reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
Professional development opportunities, including access to free subject matter experts.
Opportunity to work with trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.