Child Adolescent Psychiatrist

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

SCOPE

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit primary psychiatric residential treatment program for adults and adolescents. The adolescent residential treatment program located in Chamblee/Atlanta, GA, treats adolescents ages 14 to 17 with a mood or anxiety disorder.

Adolescent staff psychiatrists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health therapists, psychologists, pediatricians/physicians, family therapists, expressive and recreational therapists, nutritionists, academic coordinators, nurses, and residential staff. Staff psychiatrists lead treatment planning and guide evidence-based, measurement-driven care.

Staff psychiatrists serve as the primary psychiatrist for a caseload of adolescent patients enrolled in residential treatment and day treatment (PHP), providing medication management and psychotherapy. Residential and day treatment patients are seen weekly.

Staff psychiatrists are responsible for timely documentation of orders and session notes and for communicating changes in the treatment plan to the treatment team. Adolescent psychiatrists also engage parents/guardians in treatment.

About The Program

The Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program treats teens ages 14 to 17 with a mood or anxiety disorder. A typical length of stay for adolescents at the residential level of care is about 8 to 12 weeks. Many clients continue treatment at the day treatment or intensive outpatient level of care. Though struggling with their mental illness, Skyland Trail patients have entered treatment voluntarily, and clients and their families are engaged in their treatment program.

Skyland Trail campuses include gardens, private patient rooms, and common rooms that provide a therapeutic, healing environment for our clients and families. Clients participate in individual and group therapy as well as daily academic services to maintain progress toward graduation.

A key philosophy at Skyland Trail is that we expect our clients to get better. We help teens identify their own goals for their future, and we help them develop the skills needed to pursue those goals in healthy and effective ways.

The Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program is an evidence-based treatment program that has earned The Joint Commission gold seal of approval since 2020.

DUTIES

• 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 processes in the electronic health record and share changes to the treatment plan or other pertinent information with the treatment team in a timely manner
• Serve as the leaders and chief medical decision-maker for a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Share teaching responsibilities with Chief Medical Officer for staff supervision as well as supervision of trainees
• Exercise prudent judgment in assessing the acuity of illness and severity of symptoms and disability to make sound clinical decisions for level of care and emergency management as appropriate
• Integrate physical lifestyle recommendations into holistic treatment planning, including healthy eating, active living, and other preventive medical suggestions
• Clearly and effectively communicate clinical recommendations and treatment plans with appropriate staff and stakeholders, including managed care organization representatives to advocate for patients healthcare rights and coverage
• Share on-call responsibilities (phone call) for after-hours emergencies approximately one week out of eight, depending on current staffing. No in-person assessments required while on call.
• Serve as a member of the Skyland Trail Professional Advisory Board and as a representative and advocate of Skyland Trail, its patients, and its organizational interests in the community at large.
• Contribute to organizational Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement) efforts, program development, and strategic planning, as required.

REPORTS TO: Medical Director of Professional Services

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent clinical skills, particularly in assessing and working with adolescents who have mood and anxiety disorders
• Pharmacological expertise to use evidence-based prescribing practices in adolescents to initiate and monitor appropriate psychiatric medications
• Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and dual diagnosis treatment preferred
• Skills and proficiency in establishing supportive, trusting relationships with adolescents with mental illnesses
• Ability to complete documentation in complete and timely manner in electronic record
• Interdisciplinary team leadership skills and basic management knowledge
• Dedication to maintaining excellent boundaries while simultaneously cultivating good therapeutic alliances with patients
• Working knowledge of general physical medical care and lifestyle medicine recommendations
• Excellent oral and written skills with ability to effectively communicate
• Knowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality Policies
• Share teaching responsibilities with Chief Medical Officer for staff supervision as well as supervision of trainees
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws for physicians and therapists within the State of Georgia, as well as involuntary assessment laws and processes

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Reimbursement for cost of GA License & DEA
• Continuing education stipend
• Coverage of membership dues for the American Psychiatric Association and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association
• Emory University Affiliation
• 9 paid organization-wide holidays
• 1 paid personal holiday
• Paid time off commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to earn annual bonuses
• Opportunity to opt-in to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employees
• Clinical continuing education provided free-of-charge on-site for a portion of required hours
• Employee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counselling, and other confidential professional assistance
• As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program.

WORKPLACE CULTURE

Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 250+ employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.

Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH

Skyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors.

Skyland Trail also recommends all employees and patients to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Board certification/board eligibility in psychiatry as determined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board-eligible candidates should be working towards board certification at earliest possible date.
• Active, unrestricted MD or DO licensure verified by the State of Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners
• Unrestricted DEA privileges