Child Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child Adolescent PsychiatristAdolescent Campus - Chamblee, GA 30341; Main Campus Locations - Atlanta, GA 30329OverviewCategory Professional ServicesDescriptionSkyland Trail is a nonprofit primary psychiatric residential treatment program for adults and adolescents. The adolescent residential treatment program located in Chamblee/Atlanta, GA, treats adolescents ages 14 to 17 with a mood or anxiety disorder.Adolescent staff psychiatrists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health therapists, psychologists, pediatricians/physicians, family therapists, expressive and recreational therapists, nutritionists, academic coordinators, nurses, and residential staff. Staff psychiatrists lead treatment planning and guide evidence-based, measurement-driven care.Staff psychiatrists serve as the primary psychiatrist for a caseload of adolescent patients enrolled in residential treatment and day treatment (PHP), providing medication management and psychotherapy. Residential and day treatment patients are seen weekly.Staff psychiatrists are responsible for timely documentation of orders and session notes and for communicating changes in the treatment plan to the treatment team. Adolescent psychiatrists also engage parents/guardians in treatment.The Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program treats teens ages 14 to 17 with a mood or anxiety disorder. A typical length of stay for adolescents at the residential level of care is about 8 to 12 weeks. Many clients continue treatment at the day treatment or intensive outpatient level of care. Though struggling with their mental illness, Skyland Trail patients have entered treatment voluntarily, and clients and their families are engaged in their treatment program.Skyland Trail campuses include gardens, private patient rooms, and common rooms that provide a therapeutic, healing environment for our clients and families. Clients participate in individual and group therapy as well as daily academic services to maintain progress toward graduation.A key philosophy at Skyland Trail is that we expect our clients to get better. We help teens identify their own goals for their future, and we help them develop the skills needed to pursue those goals in healthy and effective ways.The Skyland Trail adolescent treatment program is an evidence-based treatment program that has earned The Joint Commission gold seal of approval since 2020.DutiesComplete 30-minute weekly sessions with a caseload of adolescent patients including psychotherapy and medication managementEngage parents/guardians in therapeutic interventionsDocument assessments and clinical judgement processes in the electronic health record and share changes to the treatment plan or other pertinent information with the treatment team in a timely mannerServe as the leaders and chief medical decision-maker for a multidisciplinary treatment teamShare teaching responsibilities with Chief Medical Officer for staff supervision as well as supervision of traineesExercise prudent judgment in assessing the acuity of illness and severity of symptoms and disability to make sound clinical decisions for level of care and emergency management as appropriateIntegrate physical lifestyle recommendations into holistic treatment planning, including healthy eating, active living, and other preventive medical suggestionsClearly and effectively communicate clinical recommendations and treatment plans with appropriate staff and stakeholders, including managed care organization representatives to advocate for patients healthcare rights and coverageShare on-call responsibilities (phone call) for after-hours emergencies approximately one week out of eight, depending on current staffing. No in-person assessments required while on call.Serve as a member of the Skyland Trail Professional Advisory Board and as a representative and advocate of Skyland Trail, its patients, and its organizational interests in the community at large.Contribute to organizational Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement) efforts, program development, and strategic planning, as required.Reports To: Medical Director of Professional ServicesCompetencies:Excellent clinical skills, particularly in assessing and working with adolescents who have mood and anxiety disordersPharmacological expertise to use evidence-based prescribing practices in adolescents to initiate and monitor appropriate psychiatric medicationsWorking knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and dual diagnosis treatment preferredSkills and proficiency in establishing supportive, trusting relationships with adolescents with mental illnessesAbility to complete documentation in complete and timely manner in electronic recordInterdisciplinary team leadership skills and basic management knowledgeDedication to maintaining excellent boundaries while simultaneously cultivating good therapeutic alliances with patientsWorking knowledge of general physical medical care and lifestyle medicine recommendationsExcellent oral and written skills with ability to effectively communicateKnowledge and ability to enforce HIPAA standards and Skyland Trail Confidentiality PoliciesShare teaching responsibilities with Chief Medical Officer for staff supervision as well as supervision of traineesKnowledge of mandatory reporting laws for physicians and therapists within the State of Georgia, as well as involuntary assessment laws and processesSalary & BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.Benefits include:Reimbursement for cost of GA License & DEAContinuing education stipendCoverage of membership dues for the American Psychiatric Association and the Georgia Psychiatric Physicians AssociationEmory University Affiliation9 paid organization-wide holidays1 paid personal holidayPaid time off commensurate with experienceOpportunity to earn annual bonusesOpportunity to opt-in to medical, dental, and vision insurance plansEmployer match toward 403(b) retirement savings account for eligible employeesClinical continuing education provided free-of-charge on-site for a portion of required hoursEmployee assistance program for free or reduced financial counseling, mental health counseling, and other confidential professional assistanceAs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Skyland Trail is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer. Full-time employees may qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness program.Workplace CultureSkyland Trail is a nonprofit mission-focused organization with five campuses in Atlanta and about 250+ employees. Employees work collaboratively in small teams. Cross-departmental committees and working groups help ensure quality and performance improvement. Each and every employee plays an important role in our clients healing and recovery.Skyland Trail respects and values individuals and their diverse histories, abilities, identities, and perspectives. We work to ensure all aspects of our organization reflect our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity.Employee HealthSkyland Trail values the health of our staff and clients and has taken steps to ensure a healthy campus and community. Please note that Skyland Trail is a 100% nicotine-free campus. There is no smoking, vaping, or tobacco use permitted anywhere on campus, indoors or outdoors.Skyland Trail also recommends all employees and patients to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to receive a CDC-approved influenza vaccination annually.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBoard certification/board eligibility in psychiatry as determined by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Board-eligible candidates should be working towards board certification at earliest possible date.Active, unrestricted MD or DO licensure verified by the State of Georgia Composite Board of Medical ExaminersUnrestricted DEA privileges