About this opportunity
77 consultants lists this Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry opportunity in anadarko, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a community that values compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
As a Locum MD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating young patients facing mental health challenges. You will work within a collaborative clinical environment alongside other healthcare professionals, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans that improve patient outcomes and support families.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for child and adolescent patients
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with careful monitoring of side effects
Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically indicated
Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare providers
Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record system
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for acute psychiatric presentations
Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and resources
Participate in clinical case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings
Adhere to all medical, legal, and ethical standards in patient care
Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of a residency in Psychiatry with a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Oklahoma
Experience at the Associate level in psychiatric care for children and adolescents
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, families, and staff
Ability to work effectively in an on-site, contract-based clinical setting
Commitment to providing culturally sensitive and patient-centered care
Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
BLS/ACLS certification as required by the facility
Malpractice insurance coverage or ability to obtain it
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8a-5p)
No call requirement
Patient Volume: 12-16 per day
Case Types: Adverse childhood events, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bulimia, anorexia, some crisis intervention, and some autism
Support Staff: Social workers and behavioral health techs
EMR: Cerner
Must be board-certified
Additional Certifications: DEA, ACLS, and BLS
Paid travel & expenses
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Worksite address
anadarko, OK, 73005, US
Who can apply
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