Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Description

Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent

Location : Greater Houston Area

Employment Type : Full-Time

ABOUT OUR HOSPITALS

Our hospitals provide specialized inpatient care for children and adolescents with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver integrated treatment that addresses both medical and psychiatric conditions—helping patients stabilize, develop new coping skills, and reintegrate successfully into home and community environments.

At Nexus Health Systems, we bridge medical and behavioral healthcare so no child falls through the cracks—because at Nexus, we’re mending minds .

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and co-occurring medical conditions. The psychiatrist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team, including nursing, therapy, case management, and direct care staff, to ensure compassionate, evidence-based care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans consistent with evidence-based practice and patient goals.
• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Engage and educate patients’ families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations and ethical standards of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

WHY NEXUS HEALTH SYSTEMS