Psychiatrist - Residential Treatment

Growth Management•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist plays a critical leadership role in supporting the psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral health needs of adolescents within our residential treatment program. This position works collaboratively with therapists, nurses, behavioral staff, educators, and program leadership to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, crisis intervention support, and ongoing collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality care for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, substance use, and dual-diagnosis challenges.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state
DEA license and ability to prescribe medications
Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to pass background and fingerprint clearance
Ability to work effectively within a residential behavioral health environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents ages 12–17
Experience in residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or acute care settings
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry experience preferred
Experience treating clients with mental health disorders, substance use, eating disorders, trauma, or dual diagnosis needs
Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams
Knowledge of crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed care

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic reviews for adolescent clients
Develop individualized treatment recommendations and psychiatric care plans
Provide medication management, monitoring, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care
Assess clients for emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and safety concerns
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, behavioral staff, and leadership regarding client progress and treatment planning
Provide clinical guidance and support during psychiatric or behavioral crises
Evaluate risk related to self-harm, suicidality, aggression, elopement, or psychiatric instability
Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and professionalism with adolescent clients
Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions
Support continuity of care with outside providers, hospitals, and referral sources when appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough psychiatric documentation, evaluations, progress notes, and medication records
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies
Complete clinical documentation within required timelines and facility standards
Support quality assurance, risk management, and clinical best practices
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions and documentation
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team including therapists, nurses, educators, behavioral staff, and leadership
Contribute positively to the overall therapeutic and residential environment
Support a structured, safe, trauma-informed, and clinically appropriate setting for adolescents
Participate in meetings, trainings, consultations, and ongoing professional development
Provide support, guidance, and psychiatric insight to treatment staff as needed
Maintain flexibility, professionalism, and composure in high-acuity or fast-paced situations