Psychiatrist

Hillside, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillside, Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a pediatric/adolescent psychiatrist for an on-site contract role working with youth ages 7–21.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in residential, partial/day, and intensive outpatient settings. The psychiatrist will prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, document care per regulatory standards, and collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, and families to ensure trauma-informed, ethical practice across

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with psychiatry residency completed.
• Experience in adolescent psychiatry and trauma-informed, family-centered care.
• Experience in residential/partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient settings.
• Licensed in Georgia or eligible to obtain license.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry; child/adolescent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitor treatment response.
• Document care in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate with therapists, nursing staff, and families.
• Promote ethical, trauma-informed practices across care settings.

Skills

Medicine

Psychiatry

Adolescent psychiatry

Child psychiatry

Communication

Collaboration

Ethics

Trauma-informed care

Education

MD or DO

Psychiatry residency (child/adolescent fellowship preferred)

Georgia medical license or eligibility

Board certification or board eligibility (child/adolescent preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1888, Hillside is one of Atlanta’s oldest non‑profit organizations, dedicated to providing treatment services for children and youth ages 7–21 with severe emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. The organization offers a continuum of care including residential treatment, partial/day services, intensive outpatient services, and DBT classes. Hillside enhances clinical services with specialized programs such as Animal Assisted Therapy, Theraplay, Art Therapy, Activity Therapy, Horticulture Activities, special events, and community outings. The team focuses on family‑centered care and evidence‑informed practices to support long‑term stability and growth. More information about programs and services is available at www.hside.org.

Role Description

This is an on‑site contract Psychiatrist role based in Atlanta, GA, working with children and adolescents ages 7–21. The Psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Daily responsibilities include prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, monitoring treatment response, and documenting care in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards. The role involves participation in treatment team meetings, coordination with therapists, nursing staff, and families, and providing clinical guidance on complex cases. The Psychiatrist will support Hillside’s continuum of care by promoting safe, ethical, and trauma‑informed practices across residential, partial/day, and intensive outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Medicine and Psychiatry, with the ability to integrate medical and psychiatric perspectives in treatment planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in Psychiatric Care and Mental Health, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex behavioral and emotional conditions.
• Specific experience in Adolescent Psychiatry and child psychiatry, with proficiency in age‑appropriate, trauma‑informed, and family‑centered approaches.
• Current MD or DO degree, completion of an accredited psychiatry residency (child/adolescent fellowship preferred), and an active, unrestricted medical license in Georgia or eligibility to obtain one.
• Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry (child and adolescent board certification strongly preferred).
• Experience working in residential, partial hospitalization, or intensive outpatient settings is beneficial.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and engage youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and ongoing professional development in evidence‑based psychiatric care.