Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent (Occasional)

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

403b match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

EAP

Student loan forgiveness

CME opportunities

Teaching trainees

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt seeks a Psychiatrist for Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services on the Towson Campus. You will lead evaluations, admissions, and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Expect medication management, individual and group therapies, and close collaboration with families and providers. Required MD/DO in Psychiatry with board eligibility or certification, plus residency completion.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland medical license or eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry, with fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Maryland CS registration and valid DEA certificate.
• Completed psychiatry residency program.
• Strong clinical and communication skills in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and admission assessments.
• Provide medication management and psychotherapy within inpatient/day hospital settings.
• Coordinate care and communicate with families and referring providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adjust treatment as progress dictates.

Skills

Clinical psychiatry

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO Psychiatry

Residency in Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship

Tools

DEA Certificate

Maryland Controlled Substances Registration

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Psychiatrist for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services on our Towson Campus. The Towson location is a hub for many of our core psychiatry services, including inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, neuromodulation, research, and other state-of-the-art mental healthcare services. There are five child and adolescent inpatient units on this campus, all of which provide exceptional care for this patient population.

What to expect:

The Psychiatrist is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, responsible for initiating and coordinating care for assigned patients within the inpatient or day hospital setting. This role includes conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, admission assessments, and physical examinations; determining the need for hospitalization or continued treatment; and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.

The Psychiatrist provides medication management, conducts individual and group therapies, and collaborates with other members of the treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. They maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with families and referring providers, and adjust treatment as needed in response to clinical progress.

What you'll get from us:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for benefit eligible positions
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness for benefit eligible positions
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
• An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:

Required:

• Active medical license in the state of Maryland (or eligibility).
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, with additional certification or fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency training program.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in inpatient or partial hospitalization programs.

The pay range for this position is $3,000.00 per weekend. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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