Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician at Universal Health Services (UHS) summary:

This position is for a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist providing psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and therapy within a residential treatment center for adolescent boys aged 12-18. The psychiatrist delivers cognitive behavioral therapy, psychopharmacological care, and oversees psychiatric functions at the facility, serving a diverse population in Utah. The role offers flexible scheduling with part-time or full-time options and emphasizes trauma-informed, psychoeducational interventions to support youth development.

Benchmark Behavioral Health s primary concern is helping young males overcome obstacles to living happy, healthy lives. By providing cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-informed care, psychoeducational interventions and a wide array of therapeutic services, we offer our residents a program that can be effective on the path to better manage life s adversities. We are committed to developing youth who can return to their communities more prepared to lead prosocial and productive lives.

Located on the Wasatch Front near the Rocky Mountains, we serve a diverse population of adolescent males. Our facility is just 15 minutes away from the Salt Lake International Airport and only 10 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.

Benchmark Behavioral Health provides services to meet the needs of residents, families and referral sources throughout the United States. Strategic goals are developed annually and provide the foundation for patient care and program administration.

Position Details:

• Job title: Adolescent Boys Residential / RTC Psychiatrist
• Position type: Part-time or full-time hours considered.
• Setting: Residential treatment center for adolescent boys aged 12-18.
• Location: 592 West 1350 South, Woods Cross, UT 84087
• Schedule: Flexible, weekdays, day shift.
• Onsite/Remote: 2-3 days in person preferred.
• Caseload: 10-40 patients per week.
• Compensation: 1099 Independent Contractor preferred. (Employed W-2 arrangement available).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, intakes, treatment planning, follow-ups, and discharges for assigned patients.
• Oversee psychiatric functions of the school and provide psychopharmacological therapy.
• Conduct individual adolescent and family therapy sessions as required.
• Complete patient documentation and notes in accordance with company policy.
  

Qualifications:

1. Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry.
2. Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and/or fellowship program.
3. Licensure: Utah medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
4. Board Certification: BE/BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.

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Daniel Wilson
In-house Physician Recruiter

Keywords:

Child psychiatrist, Adolescent psychiatry, Residential treatment center, Psychopharmacology, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma-informed care, Psychoeducational interventions, Behavioral health, Mental health services, Youth therapy