Position Title: Inpatient Adult/Chemical Dependency Psychiatrist

Location: Harahan, LA

River Oaks Hospital is recruiting a Psychiatrist for their Inpatient Adult and Addiction Programs.  River Oaks Hospital, located in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana is a 126-bed private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Among our programs is The New Orleans Institute a nationally recognized trauma treatment program. For the past 40 years, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors and eating disorders.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Full-time Hospital Employed
• Schedule / Hours: On-site, Monday-Friday
• Patient Volume: negotiable, 15-20 daily caseload
• Location: Harahan, LA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient ages 18 and older, all ages for weekend call
• Call requirements: 1 night a week overnight tele-phonic call, 1:4 weekend call
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers, and Therapists

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. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary & bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, dental, vision benefits, 401K, stock options and more.
• Relocation Assistance if needed and sign-on bonus.
• Malpractice coverage, Paid time off and CMEs offered.
• Monday - Friday work schedule
• Position duties include admission evaluations, daily care of assigned patients in the programs, treatment team leadership and interaction with administrative and clinical staff.

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry a plus.
• Must be comfortable treating both General Adult and Addiction caseloads. 
• Active LA license or ability to obtain licensure

About the Organization & Community:

River oaks Hospital is located just minutes from the world’s most fascinating city! Culture, great food, jazz music, and the gulf coast awaits you in New Orleans, LA.

River Oaks is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation’s leading healthcare management companies. 

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.

For more information, please contact:

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

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