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Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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What they do
A General Pediatrician diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in infants, children and young adults. Provides regular health exams, tracks children's' growth and development and gives vaccinations. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$190,600 / year median in Oklahoma
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Description This contract, on-site position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide essential psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a community that values compassionate, evidence-based medicine. As a Locum MD in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating young patients facing mental health challenges. You will work within a collaborative clinical environment alongside other healthcare professionals, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans that improve patient outcomes and support families. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for child and adolescent patients Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with careful monitoring of side effects Provide individual, family, and group therapy as clinically indicated Collaborate with pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare providers Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record system Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for acute psychiatric presentations Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and resources Participate in clinical case reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings Adhere to all medical, legal, and ethical standards in patient care Requirements Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school Completion of a residency in Psychiatry with a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Oklahoma Experience at the Associate level in psychiatric care for children and adolescents Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, families, and staff Ability to work effectively in an on-site, contract-based clinical setting Commitment to providing culturally sensitive and patient-centered care Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances