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

Important:

• 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

• Secondment (détachement) possible

Ideal Profile

You are:

• 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

You are familiar with therapeutic approaches such as:

• Psychodynamic

• Systemic

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Package:

• Starting from €99,000 gross annually (full-time), based on experience

• Additional bonuses (Ségur, exclusive commitment bonus, etc.)

• 100% seniority recognition

• Executive day-based contract (201 working days/year)

Work-Life Balance:

• 25 legal paid leave days

• 24 additional days off

• 35 total additional rest days (RTT, public holidays, etc.)

• Flexible schedule

Modern Work Environment:

• Wellness and sports facilities

• On-site restaurant at preferential rates

• Free parking

Comprehensive Social Protection:

• Premium health insurance coverage

• Supplementary provident insurance

Professional Growth:

• Participation in institutional governance

• Training and conferences

• Strong culture of innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration

Career Perspective

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.