Child Psychiatrist

INOU; Stamullen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

INOU in Ireland is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

This role involves assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and collaboration with families and educators. It is onsite one day per week in Stamullen, County Meath, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry with completed residency.
• Licensure to practice psychiatry in Ireland.
• Strong communication, empathy, and ability to work with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with crisis intervention and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents, including history and interviews.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and develop treatment plans with therapy and/or medications.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, adjust as needed.
• Provide individual, family, or group therapy to address emotional and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and educators for integrated care.
• Guide families on understanding conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when required.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay current.

Skills

Empathy with children

Strong communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Child and adolescent psychiatry specialization

Ireland licensure to practice psychiatry

Job description

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people!

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Child Psychiatrist to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.

This is an opportunity to work with young people and their families at a particularly important stage of life, helping them understand and overcome emotional, behavioural, and psychiatric challenges. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through expert assessment, personalised treatment, family support, and collaborative care. This is 1 x day per week onsite in Stamullen, County Meath.

If you're passionate about child and adolescent mental health and want to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Psychiatric Evaluations: Perform thorough psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents, including obtaining patient history, conducting interviews, and using diagnostic tools to assess mental health conditions.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose a variety of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents and develop treatment plans, which may include psychotherapy, counselling, and medication management.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor the use of psychiatric medications, ensuring proper dosage, effectiveness, and management of potential side effects.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide individual, family, or group therapy to children and their families to help address emotional and behavioural issues.
• Collaboration with Other Professionals: Work closely with other healthcare providers, including pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and educators, to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment.
• Support and Educate Families: Guide parents and caregivers on managing their child's mental health and behaviour, providing education about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide emergency psychiatric care when necessary, addressing critical situations involving self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or severe behavioural problems.
• Research and Continued Education: Stay up to date with current research, best practices, and advancements in child psychiatry. Participate in continuing education and professional development.

Skills and Qualifications

• specialization in psychiatry and completion of a residency program in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Licensure to practice psychiatry in Ireland. Strong understanding of childhood development, emotional health, and psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their families in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology, as well as psychotherapy techniques suited for young patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.