Physician / Psychiatry / Connecticut / Permanent / Child & Adolescent Psychiatri

A health services network in Connecticut is currently seeking alicensed Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing team in Fairfield County. About the Opportunity: Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: Standard business Setting: Inpatient Call Schedule: None Responsibilities : The Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will: Evaluate the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of children and adolescents Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose and identify mental health disorders Develop personalized treatment plans for each patient based on their diagnosis, including therapeutic interventions and medications if necessary Consider the individual needs, developmental stage, and family dynamics of each patient Prescribe and monitor the use of psychotropic medications when indicated, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotic medications Provide psychotherapy and counseling to children and adolescents, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and other evidence-based approaches Handle crisis situations, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or acute psychiatric emergencies Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication prescriptions Performing other duties, as needed Qualifications: Licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut Board Eligible / Certified inChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Experience in an Inpatient and/or Outpatient role/setting Your privacy is important to us. For consideration, please submit your CV in confidence and our recruiter will contact you to discuss job location and details before forwarding your CV to our client for an interview.