Head Physician – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Department - FRANCE

Head Physician – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Department (PEA)

France | Full-Time | Executive Status

A leading non-profit healthcare institution specializing in mental health is seeking a Head Physician for its Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department (PEA) .

This is a strategic leadership position combining clinical expertise, medical coordination, team management, and institutional involvement within a well-established and multidisciplinary mental health department.

Your Mission

Reporting directly to the Territory Director, you will oversee:

• The overall medical organization and operations of the department
• Development and implementation of the medical strategy
• Coordination of care pathways across ambulatory and inpatient services
• Supervision and distribution of medical and paramedical missions
• Active participation in institutional governance and medical committees

You will combine:

• Clinical activity (consultations, supervision, coordination)
• Team leadership (child psychiatrists, physicians, interns)
• Quality & patient safety initiatives
• Research, training, and innovative care projects

The department includes:

• Ambulatory units (CMP, adolescent units, mobile crisis teams, early intervention units)
• Inpatient full-time units (16 beds + day places)
• Day hospitals for children and adolescents

You will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, educators, teachers, speech therapists, psychomotor therapists, and other specialists, all centered around child- and family-focused care.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (Doctor of Medicine)
• Specialization in Psychiatry or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (DES or equivalent)
• Mandatory registration with the French Medical Council (Ordre des Médecins)
• Proven experience in child psychiatry
• Prior coordination or management experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety regulations
• Proficiency in IT tools relevant to medical practice
• EVC (Equivalence of Validation of Competencies) required for foreign-trained physicians
• Candidates must already have the right to work in France (no work authorization procedures possible)
• Notice periods can be managed

Ideal Profile

• A structured and strategic thinker
• Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams
• Skilled in change management and meeting facilitation
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Emotionally intelligent and patient-centered
• Committed to confidentiality and ethical practice
• Motivated to contribute to institutional development
• Familiar with therapeutic approaches such as Systemic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Package:

• Starting from €99,000 gross annually (full-time), based on experience
• 100% seniority recognition
• Executive day-based contract (201 working days/year)

Work-Life Balance:

• 25 legal paid leave days
• 24 additional days off
• Wellness and sports facilities
• On-site restaurant at preferential rates
• Free parking
• Premium health insurance coverage
• Supplementary provident insurance

Professional Growth:

• Participation in institutional governance
• Training and conferences
• Strong culture of innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration

This role offers real evolution opportunities within a major mental health network. As Head Physician, you will shape the departments medical strategy and contribute to innovative and forward-thinking psychiatric care models.

If you are a child psychiatrist with leadership ambitions and a passion for multidisciplinary collaboration, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity confidentially.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.