Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Outpatient & Core Faculty)

Location: Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, La

Setting: Outpatient Clinic (with future Inpatient expansion)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health department. This role offers a unique "best of both worlds" opportunity: a primary focus on high-impact outpatient care while serving as Core Faculty for our Psychiatry Residency Program.

As we expand our continuum of care, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and transition into our upcoming Inpatient Child & Adolescent unit, providing a clear path for professional growth and clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence (Outpatient)

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and consultations for children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and integrated therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, and pediatricians to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in the strategic planning and eventual launch of the Inpatient C&A service line.

Academic & Faculty Leadership

• Serve as Core Faculty for the Psychiatry Residency Program, maintaining compliance with ACGME requirements.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and mentorship to residents and fellows during their C&A rotations.
• Develop and deliver didactic lectures on child development, pediatric psychopharmacology, and adolescent pathology.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical research, quality improvement projects, or curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
• Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Psychiatry Residency and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
• Licensure: Board Certified (BC) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Must hold an unrestricted state medical license.
• Experience: Previous experience in an academic setting or a strong desire to teach and mentor the next generation of physicians is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Generous base salary with productivity incentives.
• Academic Appointment: Faculty rank commensurate with experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard weekday hours with limited, rotating call responsibilities.
• Growth Potential: Direct involvement in the design and leadership of a future inpatient program.
• Comprehensive Package: Full health benefits, 401(k) matching, CME allowance, and relocation assistance.

About Us

Opelousas General Health System is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving mental health access in our community. We believe that clinical excellence and academic rigor go together, and we are committed to fostering an environment where both our patients and our providers thrive.

Are you passionate about women's health? Opelousas General Health System is seeking two dedicated Full-Time OB/GYNs to join our skilled team.

We are open to employment or independent practice model taking call with (3) additional independent OBs. Residents/Fellows are encouraged to apply.

Employed Physician Incentives

• Student Loan Repayment
• Malpractice- Paid by Hospital
• CME Allowance ($4,000/year)
• 30 Days of Paid Time Off, 5 days of Extended Illness Time and 5 CME days per year
• Retirement – 3 components
• 457b-tax deferred
• Social Security Replacement (7.65% of Physician's Salary)
• Hospital Contributes 5% of Physician's Salary into Retirement Account
• Health Benefits- 1 st of the month following start date

Position Highlights

• Supportive Team- Lactation Consultant, Breast Health Navigator, Nutritionist, & more!
• Clinic Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 8am-12pm
• 1:4/5 Unassigned Call
• Level 1 Nursery
• 13 Bed Unit
• DaVinci Xl robot available
• Health System Deliveries: 600-800 per year
• 50/50 OB & GYN (access to several blocks per week for OR time)
• Employed or Independent Position
• Acadiana's First Baby-Friendly Designated Facility
• Work-Life Balance
• Patient Diversity (dynamic & fulfilling patient care experience)
• Opportunity to be Involved in Academics through Teaching Medical Students
• 2 hours from New Orleans; 3 hours from Houston
• 30 minutes to Lafayette Airport (Direct flights to Dallas, Houston, Atlanta & Charlotte)

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ABOUT US

Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists, and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region's referral medical center, OGHS is the area's most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties/subspecialties and state-of-the-art technology available today. We are Acadiana's first designated "Baby Friendly" facility since 2015.

Opelousas General Health System is a community not for profit health system governed by a local board of trustees. OGHS is comprised of two hospital campuses and 15 plus WellSmart Health primary care and specialty clinics throughout St. Landry, Lafayette, and Acadia parishes. Our primary service area covers 3-4 parishes with over 100,000 lives. We currently employ more than 40 providers including General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Family Medicine, Pulmonary Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, and Pain Management. We have the latest in Robotic Technology including DaVinci, MAKO and Excelsius GPS.

With our location being in the heart of Cajun and Creole Heritage, we are only a 20-minute drive to Lafayette, one-hour drive to Baton Rouge, and two-hour drive to New Orleans.

OGHS is a 181-bed full service medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. The Main Campus, South Campus, and Sunset Campus facilities are in St. Landry Parish. OGHS is the second largest employer in Opelousas with over 1,000 employees.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

South Louisiana is a location that's easy to call home. Located right in the heart and soul of Cajun Country, we have a Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life) like no other. From world famous Cajun cuisine to unmistakable Cajun and Zydeco music and the Arts, you are sure to experience Southern Hospitality at its finest. Opelousas is a great place to use your feet, whether strolling over the 19th-century brick sidewalks lining its historic district or participating in the city's deep Zydeco music tradition by dancing at a local club or festival. Opelousas is Louisiana's third-oldest city and is part of the state's Main Street Program with its downtown cluster of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants serving Cajun cuisine. Visitors can see antebellum, Victorian, and early 20th-century buildings on a walk-through town, including the "Hidden Capital of Louisiana," which served as the governor's mansion during the Civil War. A trip to the historic Le Vieux Village, with its 19th-century cottages, Orphan Train exhibit and Jim Bowie display about the famous one-time Opelousas resident, adds historical context to the Cajun and Creole folkways still in such vibrant evidence around the city today, while the Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is among the city's newest attractions.

After completing the online application, please email CV to Provider Services at tabathasontag@opelousasgeneral.com or haleighmills@opelousasgeneral.com .