Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

BoysTown; Boys Town (NE); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Nebraska is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent care. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulation of treatment plans, ongoing follow-up, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated mental health services.

The position requires an MD/DO, board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry, and an active state license. Residency and fellowship training are essential for candidate consideration.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry required.
• State medical license to practice psychiatry required.
• Completion of psychiatry residency and child fellowship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Formulate accurate treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment.
• Schedule and conduct regular follow-up appointments to assess patient progress.
• Modify treatment plans as required to meet changing patient needs.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as appropriate.
• Monitor medication efficacy and side effects, making adjustments as needed.
• Educate patients about medications, potential side effects, risks and benefits.
• Provide psychotherapy or counseling services or collaborate with therapists and psychologists for comprehensive care.
• Offer evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and others.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency consultations as needed.
• Assess and manage acute psychiatric crises and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Consult with other healthcare providers for comorbid conditions.
• Stays current with psychiatric developments through continuing education.

Skills

Clinical Psychiatry

Diagnosis & Assessment

Treatment Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Residency + Child Fellowship

Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

State Medical License to Practice Psychiatry

Job description

Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to our outpatient clientele. Helps individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their overall well-being.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Conducts thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.

Formulates accurate treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment.

Schedules and conducts regular follow-up appointments to assess patient progress.

Modifies treatment plans as required to meet changing patient needs.

Prescribes and manages psychotropic medications as appropriate.

Monitors medication efficacy and side effects, making adjustments as needed.

Educates patients about their medications, potential side effects, risks and benefits.

Provides psychotherapy or counseling services as needed or collaborate with therapists and psychologists to offer comprehensive care.

Offers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), and others.

Provides crisis intervention and emergency consultations as needed.

Assesses and manages acute psychiatric crises and coordinates higher levels of care when necessary.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and support staff, to ensure holistic patient care.

Consults with other healthcare providers and specialists as needed for comorbid medical conditions.

Stays current with developments in the field of psychiatry by participating in continuing education, attending conferences, and reading research literature.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required.

Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry required.

State medical license to practice psychiatry required.

Completion of a psychiatry residency program and child fellowship required.