Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Location: Maple Heights Behavioral Health, 3955 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
About the Role
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and/or medication. Provides clinical services to patients at the facility. Practices within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as corporate and facility policies or procedures.
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and offer medical recommendations.
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans; document services and information in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with policy and procedures.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- One or more years’ post-graduate degree practice preferred.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility operates.
- Board certification in psychiatry.
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per state regulations.
About the Organization
Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a new, 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing comprehensive treatment for adults and seniors struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.
As part of Acadia Healthcare, a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, we operate within a network of 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our expansive network offers multiple levels of care for behavioral health and substance use disorders, including:
- Detoxification
- Residential treatment for substance use and dual diagnosis
- Acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services
- Outpatient programming options (partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and traditional outpatient services)
Our primary goal is to meet patients where they are in their treatment process, providing greater access to care, reducing stigma, and offering a safe environment for treatment.