Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas

About Us

At Nexus Health Systems, we are committed to providing compassionate, specialized care for children and adolescents with complex medical, behavioral, neurological, and developmental needs.

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas bridges medical and behavioral healthcare through an integrated, interdisciplinary approach designed to support long-term healing and recovery. Our Dallas campus features 60 private patient rooms, ICU step-down care, neurobehavioral and rehabilitation units, therapy gyms, and indoor/outdoor therapeutic activity spaces designed to promote patient engagement and recovery in a supportive environment.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing interdisciplinary team and provide psychiatric leadership and care for adolescents with co-occurring psychiatric, behavioral, neurological, and complex medical conditions in an inpatient setting.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and clinical collaboration for adolescent patients admitted to Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas. This physician works closely with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support stabilization, behavioral management, and long-term treatment planning for medically and behaviorally complex patients.

The psychiatrist will help guide trauma-informed, patient-centered care while supporting families and collaborating with nursing, therapy, case management, psychology, and medical providers to ensure comprehensive treatment delivery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adolescent patients.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in medically complex pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Develop and oversee individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Provide medication management, monitoring, and adjustments as clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary treatment teams including nursing, therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, case management, and medical providers.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and provide psychiatric recommendations to support patient progress and discharge planning.
• Support crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and de-escalation efforts when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, guardians, and referral sources regarding treatment progress and recommendations.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and organizational standards.
• Promote a therapeutic, trauma-informed, and patient-centered treatment environment.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled.

Patient Population

This role primarily supports adolescents with:

• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma-related disorders
• Behavioral dysregulation
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions
• Neurological and rehabilitation-related behavioral needs

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency required.
• Completion of a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship required.

Experience

• Experience treating children and adolescents in inpatient or acute psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience working with medically complex or neurodevelopmental populations strongly preferred.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary treatment environments preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current unrestricted Texas medical license required (or eligibility to obtain).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry required.
• DEA license required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-Time Position
• Flexible scheduling opportunities available
• Competitive compensation package
• Collaborative interdisciplinary treatment environment
• Opportunity to work with a highly specialized pediatric behavioral and medical population

Why Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas?

At Nexus, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and families facing some of the most complex medical and behavioral health challenges. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, compassionate care in a highly collaborative environment focused on healing, dignity, and long-term success.