About the Role
The physician will deliver psychiatric evaluations, manage treatment plans, and supervise clinical care for adolescents in a residential program, working closely with mental health professionals to support patient well-being and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for youth admitted to the program
- Develop, review, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and ongoing clinical oversight
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and case managers on patient care
- Ensure compliance with medical and psychiatric standards of care
- Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic records
- Lead or participate in treatment team meetings
- Respond to medical emergencies involving patients
- Monitor patient response to therapeutic interventions
- Maintain accurate medical records per regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with external healthcare providers when necessary
- Support continuity of care during patient transitions
- Supervise medical protocols within the residential facility
- Ensure adherence to safety and clinical policies
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Attend required trainings and professional development sessions
- Uphold patient confidentiality and ethical standards
- Contribute to program accreditation efforts
- Advocate for patient health and safety
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered
Work Arrangement
On-site position with scheduled shifts
Team
Collaborative clinical environment with multidisciplinary care team
About the Program
- The youth residential program serves adolescents with complex behavioral and psychiatric needs in a structured, therapeutic environment.
- Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary model emphasizing safety, recovery, and skill development.
- The program focuses on stabilization, treatment, and successful reintegration into community settings.
Facility Location
- Position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at a licensed residential treatment center.
- The facility is equipped with clinical spaces, patient housing units, and administrative offices.
- Local resources include access to specialty care and community support services.
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