Job Description:

Facility: North Fulton Hospital




CHILD & ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIST




Monday through Friday



A member of the Mayo Clinic Network, Wellstar Health System is an 11-hospital system, recognized as the 5th most integrated health system in the United States, and one of the largest health systems in Georgia.


Wellstar is committed to investing in the communities we serve. We continue to develop innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.



Overview of Clinic



This is a full-time 40 hour per week position, allocated to the provision of outpatient psychiatric services in a new pediatric behavioral health clinic. The position entails a Monday through Friday schedule, with services offered both in-person and via the use of a telepsychiatry platform, as clinically appropriate.


Whereas the psychiatrist will work as part of the broader Behavioral Health Service Line community through the Wellstar Medical Group, (s)he will work day-to-day as a member of an inter-disciplinary pediatric behavioral health team, which will include pediatric neuropsychology, pediatric clinical psychology, child/adolescent therapists, and other pediatric psychiatrists. The intent is to develop a best practice pediatric behavioral health center of excellence that includes diagnostic testing, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy to support the needs of children and families in the community.



Overview of Roles/Responsibilities

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  Collaboration:
  
  
  
  
  • Work closely with a multi-disciplinary behavioral health team.
  
  
  • Form relationships with Wellstar Medical Staff at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.
  
  
  
  


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  Ideal Candidate:
  
  
  
  
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    Team-Oriented: Commitment to collaboration and active listening.
  
  
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    Communication: Clear and effective communication skills.
  
  
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    Decision-Making: Strong decision-making abilities.
  
  
  
  


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  Clinical Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  
  • Conduct diagnostic interviews with children and adolescents.
  
  
  • Consult with parents and other treatment providers.
  
  
  • Provide evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
  
  
  • Primarily in-person work, with openness to telepsychiatry.
  
  
  • Document all clinical work in Wellstar's electronic medical record (Epic).
  
  
  
  


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  Patient Care:
  
  
  
  
  • Comfortable working with children and adolescents with various psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
  
  
  • Willingness to treat higher-complexity patients who may receive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations.
  
  
  
  

Required Minimum Education:



(1) completion of a medical degree (MD/DO)


(2) completion of general ACGME psychiatry residency training program
(3) completion of a child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship


(4) license to practice psychiatry in the State of Georgia


(5) ABPN board-certification (or board-eligibility) for both general and child/adolescent psychiatry


Application Process: Apply through . Please also forward a copy of CV and cover letter to provider recruiter, Leslie Roberts, .

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