Physician - Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

About the role

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join its growing Psychiatry & Behavioral Health team. The position offers full-time and part-time outpatient clinic opportunities, telepsychiatry and remote work options, and the chance to supervise and teach psychiatry residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental conditions
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including APPs, Psychiatry PharmD, clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, and care coordinators
• Develop and expand child and adolescent behavioral health programs, including integrated care and specialty clinics
• Practice within Ochsner’s state-of-the-art Neurosciences Center of Excellence, opening in 2026
• Tailor practice interests across child and adolescent psychiatry subspecialty areas, including mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and comorbid medical conditions

Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• A current, unrestricted medical license in Louisiana
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience in treating children and adolescents with a variety of psychiatric conditions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A strong commitment to patient care and education
• An ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for child and adolescent psychiatry
• Experience with telepsychiatry and remote work

Skills

Preferred skills include:

• Experience with integrated care and specialty clinics
• Knowledge of the Neurosciences Center of Excellence
• Experience with mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and comorbid medical conditions

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training
Paid vacation, holidays, and CME allowance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and mental well-being
Retail options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)
Relocation assistance available
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Schedule

Flexible schedules and work hours to support work-life balance.