Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Whitaker PRTF
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment services for adolescents admitted to Whitaker PRTF. This position may consult (at the levels of both individual cases and systems) with agencies concerned with the welfare of patient population. This may include contact with area mental health programs, social service agencies, law enforcement agencies, etc. This position supervises the Social Work Supervisor and the Staff Psychologist. This position meets weekly with the Clinical Team to review current residents, concerns, and plan any necessary changes to treatment. Additionally, this position works directly with the treatment team, conducting monthly meetings for each resident.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate potential inpatients and provide care to hospitalized psychiatric patients, as credentialed by the Medical Staff.
- Considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatry.
- Knowledge of the theories and general practices of medicine.
- Thorough knowledge of biological, social and psychological developmental process at all ages.
- A sound identity with and training in medicine and psychiatry.
- Demonstrated clinical abilities.
- The ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and integrate care is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment services for adolescents admitted to Whitaker PRTF.
- Consult with agencies concerned with the welfare of the patient population, including area mental health programs, social service agencies, and law enforcement agencies.
- Supervise the Social Work Supervisor and the Staff Psychologist.
- Meet weekly with the Clinical Team to review current residents, concerns, and plan necessary treatment changes.
- Work directly with the treatment team, conducting monthly meetings for each resident.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- NCFlex program
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- community service leave
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
