Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Nexus Health Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A health care organization in Houston seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates must be MD or DO with appropriate psychiatry fellowship. This role offers a chance to work in a mission-driven team focused on patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of an accredited Residency in Psychiatry and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is required.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Current Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Engage and educate patients’ families regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited Residency in Psychiatry

Completion of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Current Texas Medical License

Job description

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location: Greater Houston Area

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our hospitals provide specialized inpatient care for children and adolescents with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver integrated treatment that addresses both medical and psychiatric conditions—helping patients stabilize, develop new coping skills, and reintegrate successfully into home and community environments.

At Nexus Health Systems, we bridge medical and behavioral healthcare so no child falls through the cracks—because at Nexus, we’re mending minds.

Position Summary

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and co‑occurring medical conditions. The psychiatrist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team, including nursing, therapy, case management, and direct care staff, to ensure compassionate, evidence‑based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans consistent with evidence-based practice and patient goals.
• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Engage and educate patients’ families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations and ethical standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Completion of an accredited Residency in Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Current Texas Medical License (or eligibility for licensure).
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Why Nexus Health Systems

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture.
• Unique opportunity to treat medically complex and neurobehavioral patients.
• Mission-driven organization focused on clinical excellence and patient recovery.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)