Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist needed in Coastal Savannah, GA - Universal Health Services (UHS)

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA is recruiting a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist for their Child/Adolescent Inpatient and Residential Treatment Services.

Coastal Harbor Health System s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program (PRTP) offers an inpatient treatment option for adolescents and children struggling with ongoing behavioral, emotional and/or psychiatric problems. Our youth treatment facilities are designed specifically for young people ages 7 17 and are the best treatment option for children whose behavioral issues have persisted despite acute or outpatient interventions.

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center s Acute Care Program for children and adolescents is an intensive inpatient treatment program whose primary purpose is to resolve any immediate crises of a psychiatric or a behavioral nature. Our patients range in age from 4 to 17, and most have been experiencing behavioral disturbances and an inability to function appropriately at home, school or elsewhere in their environment.

Position Highlights/Duties

• A highly competitive compensation package of salary and benefits with bonus opportunities will be offered.
• All programs are offered in multidisciplinary treatment settings with excellent support staff and professional colleagues.
• Will work with a variety of patients and diagnoses, conduct admission assessments and evaluations on new patients, provide treatment team leadership and daily follow-up care with patients.
• Attractive work schedule, with reasonable caseload and shared call.

Requirements:

• BC/BE Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist with completion of a Child/Adolescent Fellowship required.
• GA license or ability to obtain an active DEA.
• On-site position.

Savannah s charm is not to be missed as it is one of the most beautiful cities in the nation. USA Weekend Magazine, The New York Times, Conde Nest Traveler and Southern Living have all cited Savannah as one of its best lists of places to live, travel and work. Savannah is close to Tybee Island and Hilton Head and is home to a large, diverse medical service community.

Coastal Harbor Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS).