Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Residential Treatment

Psychiatrist Position

The Psychiatrist plays a critical leadership role in supporting the psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral health needs of adolescents within our residential treatment program. This position works collaboratively with therapists, nurses, behavioral staff, educators, and program leadership to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment.

The Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, crisis intervention support, and ongoing collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality care for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, substance use, and dual-diagnosis challenges.

Psychiatric Care & Clinical Oversight

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic reviews for adolescent clients

Develop individualized treatment recommendations and psychiatric care plans

Provide medication management, monitoring, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care

Assess clients for emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, and safety concerns

Collaborate with therapists, nurses, behavioral staff, and leadership regarding client progress and treatment planning

Provide clinical guidance and support during psychiatric or behavioral crises

Evaluate risk related to self-harm, suicidality, aggression, elopement, or psychiatric instability

Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries and professionalism with adolescent clients

Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions

Support continuity of care with outside providers, hospitals, and referral sources when appropriate

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough psychiatric documentation, evaluations, progress notes, and medication records

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies

Complete clinical documentation within required timelines and facility standards

Support quality assurance, risk management, and clinical best practices

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions and documentation

Team Collaboration & Therapeutic Environment

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team including therapists, nurses, educators, behavioral staff, and leadership

Contribute positively to the overall therapeutic and residential environment

Support a structured, safe, trauma-informed, and clinically appropriate setting for adolescents

Participate in meetings, trainings, consultations, and ongoing professional development

Provide support, guidance, and psychiatric insight to treatment staff as needed

Maintain flexibility, professionalism, and composure in high-acuity or fast-paced situations

Who You Are

You are compassionate, clinically skilled, and passionate about helping adolescents navigate mental health and behavioral challenges. You understand the importance of collaboration, structure, professionalism, and trauma-informed care within a residential treatment setting.

You are someone who:

Remains calm, ethical, and professional during crisis or high-pressure situations

Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Communicates effectively with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Values collaboration, accountability, and compassionate care

Understands the importance of consistency, healthy boundaries, and confidentiality

Thrives in mission-driven environments focused on adolescent healing and growth

Is adaptable, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality psychiatric care

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state

DEA license and ability to prescribe medications

Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management

Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

Ability to pass background and fingerprint clearance

Ability to work effectively within a residential behavioral health environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with adolescents ages 1217

Experience in residential treatment, inpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or acute care settings

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry experience preferred

Experience treating clients with mental health disorders, substance use, eating disorders, trauma, or dual diagnosis needs

Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams

Knowledge of crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed care

Why Join Growth Centers of America?

At Growth Centers of America, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful change in the lives of adolescents and families. We value compassion, collaboration, accountability, and personal growth both for the clients we serve and the professionals who serve them.

This is more than a Psychiatrist role it is an opportunity to make a direct impact on adolescent mental health through meaningful clinical work, multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis stabilization, and long-term healing. You'll help guide adolescents through some of the most critical moments in their lives while working alongside a passionate and supportive treatment team.