Physician - Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

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Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist

Ochsner Health – Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join its growing Psychiatry & Behavioral Health team. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians across more than 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. The system operates 47 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights:

· Full-Time and Part-Time outpatient clinic opportunities

· Telepsychiatry and remote work options available (must have or be willing to obtain Louisiana medical licensure)

· Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and developmental conditions

· Opportunity to supervise and teach psychiatry residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers

· Work within multidisciplinary teams including APPs, Psychiatry PharmD, clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, and care coordinators

· Flexible schedules and work hours to support work-life balance

· Opportunities to develop and expand child and adolescent behavioral health programs, including integrated care and specialty clinics

· Practice within Ochsner’s state-of-the-art Neurosciences Center of Excellence, opening in 2026

· Ability to tailor practice interests across child and adolescent psychiatry subspecialty areas, including mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and comorbid medical conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training

· Paid vacation, holidays, and CME allowance

· Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Additional benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and mental well-being

· Retirement options including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)

· Relocation assistance available

· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

· Ochsner Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and qualifies as an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Why Choose Ochsner Health:

· Flexible schedules that promote a healthy work-life balance

· Integrated healthcare delivery model with strong multispecialty collaboration and a large internal referral network

· Physician-led organization committed to providing the tools, staffing, and resources needed to deliver high-quality care

· Opportunities for professional growth in teaching, research, physician leadership, and community engagement

· System-wide use of the EPIC electronic medical record to support efficient, coordinated patient care

· A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, guided by Ochsner’s core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence, and Teamwork

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.