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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)
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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