Position Title: Chief Medical Officer (Board Certified General or Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist) Location: Beautiful Augusta, GA Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, located in Augusta, Georgia, provides mental health services to ages 12 and older.
All programs are provided by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, and activity coordinators. We also maintain an onsite school that is approved by the Georgia Department of Education and fully accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Position Overview: Role: Full-time Chief Medical Officer Psychiatrist position
Patient Population: Primary daily caseload will be Inpatient Adult unit and Inpatient Adolescent unit, with minimal RTC with NP assistance.
Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday day hours
Weekend/weekday Coverage: Shared weeknight and weekend call
Employment Type: W2 employed
Key Responsibilities: - Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
- Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Administrative Duties, Leadership Meeting Attendance, Supervision of NPs
Compensation and Benefits: - Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
- Additional perks: Professional growth potential within the organization and productivity bonus potential. Opportunity to mentor residents and fellows.
Qualifications: - Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
- Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency. Child/Adolescent fellowship program a plus.
- Licensure: Georgia medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience post training. Willing and experienced treating ages 12 and older.
- Leadership: Experience and comfort in participating in leadership meetings and administrative duties up to 20 hours per month. Supervision of NPs is required.
