Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Lafayette, LA

Commonwealth-Medical-Services; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Commonwealth-Medical-Services in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join its inpatient psychiatry team. The role focuses on providing inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents within a 14-bed hospital setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry, fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and eligibility for Louisiana licensure.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Louisiana medical licensure eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders.
• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to pediatric patients.
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and the care team.
• Participate in treatment planning and family education.
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Location: Lafayette, LA

Join a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Program

A behavioral health hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join its psychiatric team.

This opportunity focuses on providing inpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents within a 14-bed hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders
• Provide inpatient psychiatric care
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Participate in treatment planning and family education
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Position Highlights

• 14-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry focus
• Inpatient psychiatric setting
• Multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, adolescents, and their families
• Competitive compensation and benefits

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills