Inpatient FT C/A Psychiatrist

Ogdensburg, New York

Posted on
October 14, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description

 

Position Overview

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist opportunity with an inpatient behavioral health program serving children and adolescents ages 3–18. The role focuses on providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients experiencing major depression, mood disorders, and other acute behavioral health conditions in a structured inpatient setting.

Schedule & Location

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. This is an onsite inpatient position with weekend rounding and an on-call rotation approximately every 2–3 weekends. Additional compensation is provided for call responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing inpatient treatment

  • Oversee approximately 10–12 beds within a dedicated child and adolescent unit

  • Support treatment planning, patient stabilization, and discharge coordination

  • Collaborate with psychiatric nurse practitioners and the multidisciplinary care team

  • Participate in weekend rounding and provide phone coverage during assigned call periods

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or truly Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

  • Experience providing psychiatric care in an inpatient setting preferred

  • Comfortable managing acute psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents

  • Strong clinical judgment and collaborative approach to patient care

Benefits

Permanent position with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive, negotiable compensation. Locum-to-permanent arrangements may also be considered with an established transition date.

Collaborative Environment

Join a supportive inpatient behavioral health team, working alongside psychiatric nurse practitioners and other clinical professionals to provide high-quality care to children and adolescents. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young patients during critical stages of treatment and recovery.


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