Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician
Elizabeth, NJ, 07201, USA
- Healthcare
- Child Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
A Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is needed to provide inpatient psychiatric care for patients aged 6-17 in a locum position. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining clinical documentation within an EMR system. This position requires experience in pediatric inpatient psychiatry and the ability to work independently in a hospital setting without on-call duties or procedures.
We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric care for patients aged 6-17 years. This is a locum assignment with immediate coverage needed following credentialing. The role focuses on delivering high-quality behavioral health services in a structured inpatient setting.
Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents in an inpatient unit.
- Manage an average patient census of 25-30, including:
- Daily notes for acute beds.
- Three notes per week for intermediate beds.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including residents, nursing staff, and social workers.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR system.
- Ensure continuity of care and adherence to clinical protocols.
- No on-call duties and no procedures or surgeries anticipated.
- Board Eligible in Child Psychiatry preferred; Board Eligible in General Psychiatry acceptable.
- Demonstrated experience in inpatient psychiatric care for pediatric populations.
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR system.
- Ability to work independently in a solo coverage role while coordinating with support staff.




