Medical Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Medical Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Medical Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Childhelp, Alice

C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia✨

Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our unique location on a 270-acre farm provides a nurturing treatment setting with a variety of therapy resources. We bring the light of love and healing into the lives of countless abused and neglected children, and those suffering from psychiatric and behavioral disorders.

We take a holistic approach to serving our children along with meeting their physical, emotional and educational needs. Becoming a member of our Childhelp team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay
:
To be determined based on Education and Experience. $200,000-$350,000

Perks & Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! Relocation assistance is available for out of state candidates.

The Medical Director works as a member of the Student Services team. Primarily responsible to ensure that the health and welfare of the students is maintained. Provides mental health care including diagnosis, psychiatric evaluations and testing, and medication management to the children in residential placement. The Psychiatric Medical Authority reports to the Program Director and supervises work performed by contracted Psychiatic Mental Health Nurse Practitioners or other contracted Psychiatrists.

• Medical Doctor/Physician License to practice in the state of Virginia
• Possess a current and valid DEA License or have the ability to obtain one within 45 days
• Medicaid Credentialing in VA preferred
• Have related experience working with at-risk youth ages 5-14
• Prior experience with child mental health conditions and treatment
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test

• Doctorate (required)

• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Medical Doctor (required)

Schedule
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Monday through Friday, Hybrid available

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Medical Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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