Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at LifeStance Health, you’ll provide mental healthcare focused on children and adolescents, facilitating therapy sessions and managing medication. Located in Murray, UT, this position emphasizes a collaborative approach within a supportive outpatient environment.

To be eligible for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist role at LifeStance Health, candidates must be fully licensed to practice in Utah, board eligible or board certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, and have completed or be nearing the completion of a psychiatry residency program.

LifeStance Health offers a competitive benefits package for Child Psychiatrists including flexible work schedules, generous above-market compensation with unlimited earnings potential, full administrative support, modern office spaces, and a strong work/life balance.

LifeStance Health supports its Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists with a collegial work environment, cutting-edge digital technology, and comprehensive administrative assistance. This allows psychiatrists to focus primarily on delivering high-quality patient care.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist position at LifeStance Health is flexible, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing professionals to choose a schedule that best fits their lifestyle and commitments.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at LifeStance Health enjoy an excellent work-life balance, working in a fully outpatient setting with no night shifts, weekend obligations, or hospital calls, allowing you to prioritize both your patients and personal life.

The compensation range for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at LifeStance Health is highly competitive, with earnings ranging from $296,000 to $380,000 annually, complemented by a sign-on bonus and unlimited earning potential.

When responding to this question, emphasize your assessment strategies, your ability to engage with children effectively, and your experience collaborating with families. Highlight the importance of a thorough evaluation that includes behavioral observations and discussions with parents for an accurate diagnosis.

In answering this question, discuss your collaborative approach to developing treatment plans that involve both the adolescent and their family. Mention incorporating evidence-based strategies while remaining flexible to adapt to the needs and preferences of your patients.

For this question, share a specific case that showcases your problem-solving skills and creativity in treatment. Explain the challenge while emphasizing the outcome, what you learned, and how you adjusted your approach as needed.

Highlight your commitment to ongoing education and professional development. Mention attending workshops, participating in webinars, and being part of professional organizations, as well as how you integrate new findings into your practice.

Discuss your approach to medication management, emphasizing your ability to carefully weigh the benefits and risks, including regular follow-ups with patients, collaboration with families, and making adjustments as necessary. Be prepared to cite specific examples.

Talk about your strategies for building rapport and trust with patients and families. Stress the importance of patience and understanding their perspectives, and provide examples of how you’ve successfully navigated resistance to foster collaboration.

When addressing this question, elaborate on the significance of family involvement in treatment. Discuss strategies you implement to engage families and how their support can enhance the therapeutic process.

Share your experiences with interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing the importance of communication and teamwork in providing comprehensive care. Highlight specific examples where working with other professionals led to improved patient outcomes.

Explain your procedure for assessing treatment progress and adapting plans, which is vital in child psychiatry. Discuss the need for open conversations with patients and families and your willingness to explore alternative strategies and interventions.

Share your perspective on current challenges, such as stigma, access to care, and evolving treatment options. When expressing your views, show that you are solution-oriented and interested in addressing these issues through your practice.