Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 137,000 - 182,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness

Grand rounds and on-site lectures

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Psychiatrist for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services on our Towson Campus. The Towson location serves multiple psychiatry programs and offers inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, and research initiatives.

The Psychiatrist conducts comprehensive evaluations, admission assessments, and develops individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans, while providing medication management and individual and group therapies.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland medical license (or eligibility).
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship/training.
• Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency training program.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic and communication skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Two or more years of experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
• Experience with children and adolescents in inpatient or partial hospitalization programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and admission assessments.
• Determine need for hospitalization or continued treatment and develop treatment plans.
• Provide medication management and individual/group therapies.
• Document accurately and communicate with families and referring providers.
• Adjust treatment based on clinical progress.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate or better

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Psychiatrist for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services on our Towson Campus. The Towson location serves multiple psychiatry programs and offers inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, and research initiatives.

The Psychiatrist conducts comprehensive evaluations, admission assessments, and develops individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans, while providing medication management and individual and group therapies.