Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

Psychiatrist

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible
Compensation: Negotiable (based on experience)

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered behavioral health organization offering PHP, Day and Evening IOP, and Residential Treatment
. We provide care across all levels of need in a warm, welcoming environment that meets clients where they are and empowers them to “be the great person they were always meant to be.”

We are seeking a Psychiatrist who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care.

The Psychiatrist plays a vital clinical leadership role at SLOW and works under the supervision of the CEO. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety, stabilization, and psychiatric well-being of clients throughout their treatment journey.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe, administer, and monitor psychotropic medications
• Provide ongoing psychiatric care for clients with a range of mental health disorders
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to support symptom management and recovery
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric support during acute episodes
• Support clients with developmental disabilities and other special needs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff using appropriate medical terminology

• Proficient in diagnosing and treating conditions including:
  • PTSD
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Psychotic disorders
• Strong skills in crisis management and stabilization
• Experience developing treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices and therapies
• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced, treatment-focused environments

• MD or DO from an accredited Medical School or School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia (
  required
  )
• Post-residency experience in psychiatry
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or special needs preferred
• Experience in hospital or behavioral health treatment settings preferred
• Strong understanding of documentation standards and regulatory compliance
• Current CPR certification
• Clear background check (no felony or substance abuse convictions within the past five years)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical insurance
  
  Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

At Southern Live Oak Wellness, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care. This role offers flexibility, professional respect, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple levels of behavioral health treatment.