BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Position | FT W-2 | New Orleans, LA

Position Overview

The inpatient mental health services for adolescents at River Oaks Hospital are specifically designed to meet the needs of patients ages 12-17 experiencing serious behavioral disturbances or an inability to function at home or school. The ultimate goal of treatment is to stabilize the immediate crisis and to enable the patient to return to their community with skills to promote personal and emotional development, relationship building, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child/adolescent patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package, and student loan assistance (optional).
• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.

Additional Perks

• Training facility and the ability to train and mentor.

About River Oaks Hospital and UHS

River Oaks Hospital is a leading private facility, offering top-notch psychiatric and addictive disease treatments for a diverse age group, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our mission is to enhance the mental health and overall quality of life for individuals and families through personalized, safe, and nurturing care. Our team comprises dedicated professionals who are part of highly skilled, multidisciplinary treatment teams. River Oaks Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS). Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

Why Harahan, LA?

• You get the benefits of a large medical ecosystem without living in the middle of the city.
• Harahan is quiet, safe, and residential, but you’re 15-20 minutes from New Orleans culture, food, festivals, and nightlife.
• Housing is significantly more affordable than in many metro areas.
• You get the full New Orleans culinary and cultural experience without living in the busiest parts of the city.
• The Mississippi River levee trail, nearby parks, and quick access to fishing and boating areas give you plenty of ways to unwind.