Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Company: Universal Health Services (UHS)
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: June 9, 2026

Job Description:

Position Title: Full-time Inpatient Child/Adolescent

Location: Harahan, LA

The inpatient mental health services for adolescents at River Oaks Hospital are specifically designed to meet the needs of patients ages experiencing serious behavioral disturbances or an inability to function at home or school.

The ultimate goal of treatment is to stabilize the immediate crisis and to enable the patient to return to their community with skills to promote personal and emotional development, relationship building, and independence.

Psychiatric treatment consists primarily of group, family, and individual therapies. Family members are encouraged to address problems and frustrations that have contributed to the current crisis to open new lines of communication. This helps develop a better-adjusted family unit upon discharge.

Position Overview:

• Role: Inpatient Child/Adolescent
• Patient Population: Ages 12-17
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
• Weekend Coverage: 1:5 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding.
• Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
• Employment Type: Full-time employed position.
• Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child/adolescent patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package, and student loan assistance (optional)
• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.
• Additional perks: Training facility and the ability to train and mentor

Qualifications:

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent Fellowship program.
• Licensure: Louisiana medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Why Harahan, LA?

• You get the benefits of a large medical ecosystem without living in the middle of the city.
• Harahan is quiet, safe, and residential, but you re minutes from New Orleans culture, food, festivals, and nightlife.
• Housing is significantly more affordable than in many metro areas. For psychiatrists who often have flexibility in choosing where to live this can mean more space, better neighborhoods, or easier home ownership.
• Good schools, parks, and a slower pace make it appealing for psychiatrists with families who want stability without giving up access to a major city.
• Louis Armstrong International Airport is close by, which is convenient for conferences, CME travel, or personal trips.
• You get the full New Orleans culinary and cultural experience without living in the busiest parts of the city.
• The Mississippi River levee trail, nearby parks, and quick access to fishing and boating areas give you plenty of ways to unwind.

About River Oaks Hospital and UHS:

River Oaks Hospital is a leading private facility, offering top-notch psychiatric and addictive disease treatments for a diverse age group, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our mission is to enhance the mental health and overall quality of life for individuals and families through personalized, safe, and nurturing care. Our team comprises dedicated professionals who are part of highly skilled, multidisciplinary treatment teams.

River Oaks Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Victoria Miller
In-house Physician Recruiter

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