BC Psychiatrist for CMO Position | FT W2 | New Orleans, LA

Clinical Chief Medical Officer/Facility Medical Director

River Oaks Hospital is recruiting a Psychiatrist for their Inpatient Adult and Addiction Programs. River Oaks Hospital, located in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Among our programs is The New Orleans Institute, a nationally recognized trauma treatment program. For the past 40 years, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors and eating disorders.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Full-time Hospital Employed
• Schedule / Hours: Onsite, Monday–Friday
• Patient Volume: negotiable
• Location: Harahan, LA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient ages 12 and older
• Call requirements: 1 night a week, overnight telephonic call, 1:4 weekend call
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers, and Therapists

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
• A pivotal Clinical Leadership position involving direct patient care coupled with administrative responsibilities such as staff oversight and contribution to high-level administrative/clinical meetings
• Clinical responsibilities encompass conducting admission evaluations, managing daily patient care, leading treatment teams, and liaising with clinical and medical staff

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary & bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, dental, vision benefits, 401K, stock options and more.
• Relocation Assistance if needed and sign-on bonus.
• Malpractice coverage, Paid time off and CMEs offered.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in General Psychiatry
• Must be comfortable treating ages 12 and older
• Active LA license or ability to obtain licensure
• Prior leadership experience is required

About the Organization & Community:

River Oaks Hospital is located just minutes from the world's most fascinating city! Culture, great food, jazz music, and the gulf coast await you in New Orleans, LA.

River Oaks is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation's leading healthcare management companies.

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.