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Job description
Position Title BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Location Atlanta, GA
Laurel Heights Hospital provides residential treatment programs for children and adolescents (ages 7 and up) who present with severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties that impact multiple areas of functioning.
Adolescent patients reside in separate treatment units designated by age, gender, and treatment needs. This ensures that programming will meet our residents’ specific developmental needs and individualized treatment issues. Through our Discovery and Declaration Programs, Laurel Heights Hospital provides highly specialized residential treatment for boys ages 7-17 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and who demonstrate severe behavioral difficulties and psychiatric illnesses.
Position Overview
Employment Type 1099 or Hospital Employed
Schedule / Hours PRN weekends, weekdays, holidays, vacation coverages
Patient Volume will vary by unit and current census
Location Atlanta, GA
Practice Setting Inpatient Child/Adolescent ages 6-17, Residential Treatment (adolescent male and adolescent female units)
Support / Care Team Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RNs, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
EMR / Technology Cerner
Growth & Development Leadership and advancement opportunities within ever-growing organization.
Responsibilities
Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments, managing treatment teams, overseeing discharge processes, and performing related administrative tasks.
Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff.
Document care using Cerner
Compensation
Competitive PRN rates or 1099 options
Qualifications
Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Board Certified/Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
Must have interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders and treating ages 6 - 17 years old for cross coverage and call.
Active or eligible GA license
Active DEA
Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta, GA, Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center, top-tier universities, desirable housing, and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents. As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network, Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted, empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.
Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.
For more information, please contact
Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | | Cell
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 |
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.