Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist needed in Flowood, MS

Opportunity Details

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Mississippi is seeking a new Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing service line.

This full-time inpatient role provides significant growth opportunities and occasional adult patient interaction. Brentwood Behavioral fosters a collegial, supportive, and caring work environment that promotes work/life balance and community engagement. Opportunities abound for professional and personal development among a diverse patient population, alongside other physicians, clinical staff, and administration.

Children and adolescents may encounter mental health and behavioral challenges similar to adults.

Brentwood offers inpatient care for those aged 5 to 17 facing emotional and behavioral issues. Care is delivered in a supportive, secure, and controlled setting where a compassionate team of mental health professionals can effectively treat young patients.

Our inpatient facility features distinct child and adolescent sections, with dedicated staff and programs for age-appropriate care. Directed by a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, our multidisciplinary team includes therapists, social workers, nurses, case managers, activity/recreational therapists, and/or nutritionists. We craft individualized treatment plans by collaborating with families, schools, community agencies, and other service providers.

Position Highlights:

1. Brentwood Behavioral Health of Mississippi provides a highly competitive salary and a benefits package with various customization options to meet specific needs.
2. Attractive sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
3. Manageable and diverse Child/Adolescent caseload with NP assistance and shared call responsibilities.
4. Collaborate with a specialized multidisciplinary team in Child/Adolescent care.

Requirements:

1. BE/BC in General or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry with experience and interest in treating ages 5 and older.
2. Predominant daily caseload will be child/adolescent populations. The position does require treating adults on weekend call and for cross coverage as needed.
3. On-site presence required but a hybrid model can be discussed for weekday and weekend call rounding.
4. MS license or the ability to obtain.
5. Position duties will include daily follow-up care of patients, conduct admission assessments and evaluations on new patients and provide treatment team leadership.

Brentwood Behavioral Health of Mississippi is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).

For more information, please contact:

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.