Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Position | PRN W2 or 1099 | Atlanta, GA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN rates

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist for inpatient residential treatment of youth aged 6-17. Role includes admissions evaluations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and coordinating discharge planning within a COD/autism-focused program.

Opportunity to work in a private facility within the Universal Health Services network, with PRN or hospital-employed options and Cerner EMR usage.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in General Psychiatry; pediatrics BC in Child/Adolescent preferred.
• GA license active or eligible; active DEA.
• Interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders; treating ages 6–17.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission evaluations and assessments; manage treatment teams; oversee discharge processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff.
• Document care using Cerner.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adolescent psychiatry

Education

Board Certified in General Psychiatry

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Active GA license

Active DEA

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Position Title BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location Atlanta, GA

Laurel Heights Hospital provides residential treatment programs for children and adolescents (ages 7 and up) who present with severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties that impact multiple areas of functioning.

Adolescent patients reside in separate treatment units designated by age, gender, and treatment needs. This ensures that programming will meet our residents’ specific developmental needs and individualized treatment issues. Through our Discovery and Declaration Programs, Laurel Heights Hospital provides highly specialized residential treatment for boys ages 7-17 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and who demonstrate severe behavioral difficulties and psychiatric illnesses.

Position Overview

• Employment Type 1099 or Hospital Employed
• Schedule / Hours PRN weekends, weekdays, holidays, vacation coverages
• Patient Volume will vary by unit and current census
• Location Atlanta, GA
• Practice Setting Inpatient Child/Adolescent ages 6-17, Residential Treatment (adolescent male and adolescent female units)
• Support / Care Team Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RNs, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
• EMR / Technology Cerner
• Growth & Development Leadership and advancement opportunities within ever-growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments, managing treatment teams, overseeing discharge processes, and performing related administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff.
• Document care using Cerner

Compensation

• Competitive PRN rates or 1099 options

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
• Must have interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders and treating ages 6 - 17 years old for cross coverage and call.
• Active or eligible GA license
• Active DEA

Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta, GA, Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center, top-tier universities, desirable housing, and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents. As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network, Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted, empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

For more information, please contact

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | [e-mail] | Cell [phone]

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.