Child and Youth

The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care to patients in in-patient and out-patient psychiatric/behavioral health settings. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the evaluation of psychiatric health and medical needs as well as developing and implementing a plan to treat the patients in their care.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical School with a Doctorate’s degree in Medicine (MD/DO) is required. Successful completion of a psychiatric residency approved by the Accreditation Council of on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice as required. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Active DEA and DPS numbers are required
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age