Adolescent Psychiatrist: Lead Evidence-Based Care

Skyland Trail; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License & DEA reimbursement

CE stipend

Professional dues paid

Emory affiliation

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Bonuses available

Health insurance options

403(b) match

On-site training

EAP program

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Skyland Trail in Atlanta, GA, seeks an adolescent staff psychiatrist to lead medication management and psychotherapy for teens 14–17 in residential and PHP care. You will collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to guide evidence-based, measurement-driven care.

You will document orders and notes, engage families, and participate in program development. The role reports to the Medical Director of Professional Services and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists with active licensure.
• Experience with adolescent mood/anxiety disorders and treatment planning.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team and document care.

Responsibilities

• Complete 30-minute weekly sessions with a caseload of adolescent patients, including psychotherapy and medication management
• Engage parents/guardians in therapeutic interventions
• Document assessments and clinical judgement in the EHR and share updates with the team
• Lead the multidisciplinary treatment team as medical decision-maker
• Contribute to staff supervision and trainee oversight with the Chief Medical Officer
• Assess illness acuity and determine level of care and emergency management
• Incorporate lifestyle and preventive medicine into treatment plans
• Communicate treatment plans to staff and managed care representatives
• Share on-call duties for after-hours emergencies approximately one week out of eight
• Represent Skyland Trail on the Professional Advisory Board
• Contribute to Performance Improvement and program development

Skills

Adolescent psychiatry

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy

Clinical documentation

Education

MD or DO license

Board certification/eligibility in Psychiatry

Unrestricted DEA privileges

Job description

Skyland Trail in Atlanta, GA, seeks an adolescent staff psychiatrist to lead medication management and psychotherapy for teens 14–17 in residential and PHP care. You will collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to guide evidence-based, measurement-driven care.

You will document orders and notes, engage families, and participate in program development. The role reports to the Medical Director of Professional Services and offers competitive compensation and benefits.