Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. **About This Role** We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while leading interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates psychiatrist autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. Founded and led by physicians, we are proud to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that patients desperately need and families can wholeheartedly trust. With access to the largest psychiatric medical group in the Midwest and a reputation for proven results, our doctors thrive in a culture that is deeply committed to clinical quality. **What You'll Do** - Providing daily care for patients in our PHP/IOP programs ages 5-18 - Conducting psychiatric evaluations for Compass patients, establishing diagnoses, prescribing medication, and providing therapy - Leading experienced, multi-disciplinary clinical teams and making overall recommendations on treatment plans - Collaborating with family therapists, individual therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists - Average 10-12 patient visits per day **Who You Are** - BE or BC in Illinois - Licensed or ability to obtain Illinois Board of Medical Practice Licensure - Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Illinois - Skilled in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness - Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment *We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!* **Who We Are** Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare. A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities. **Benefits & Perks** We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization. For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities. **What’s Next?** Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we’d be grateful to hear from you!