Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Wisconsin
Child Psychiatrist jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in community mental health centers, academic medical systems, and children's hospital networks, with demand at every level from early-career psychiatrists to fellowship-trained specialists. The largest hiring activity is in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where established systems such as Children's Wisconsin, UW Health, and Froedtert Health maintain active child and adolescent psychiatry programs. The most sought-after specialties include inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient diagnostic evaluation, and integrated behavioral health within pediatric primary care settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 120-bed acute care facility in Madison, WI and specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. The hospital offers a range of services, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and will develop specialized programs to address community needs.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care.
About the role:
- Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
- Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
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~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new, 120-bed acute care facility in Madison, WI and specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing mental health and substance use challenges. The hospital offers a range of services, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and will develop specialized programs to address community needs.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care.
About the role:
- Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
- Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
- Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
- Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
- Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
- Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.
- Board certification in psychiatry
- Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.
Our Healthcare Network
~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin medical license issued by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with completed psychiatry residency
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program
- Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry
- Valid DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing in Wisconsin
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and providing evidence-based psychotherapy for minors
Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child psychiatrist in Wisconsin?
You become a child psychiatrist in Wisconsin by completing medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, then applying for a full medical license through the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. You must pass the USMLE steps and hold an unrestricted Wisconsin license before practicing. Most Wisconsin hospital systems and community mental health centers also require or strongly prefer board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
How much do child psychiatrists make in Wisconsin?
Child psychiatrists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $331,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,340 for the lowest 10% to over $393,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring child psychiatrists in Wisconsin right now include SSM Health, Ascension, and Iris Telehealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's largest hiring institutions tend to be integrated academic medical systems and specialty children's hospital networks with dedicated child and adolescent psychiatry departments.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?
Madison, Appleton, and Waukesha have the most child psychiatrist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of the concentration of major pediatric and academic health systems headquartered there, while Madison benefits from the UW Health network and university-affiliated training programs, and Green Bay draws demand from regional community mental health and hospital outpatient services serving northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since child psychiatry involves clinical assessment and therapeutic relationships that many employers prefer to conduct in person. About 60% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting growing telehealth adoption across the state. Telepsychiatry roles providing outpatient medication management and follow-up therapy for established pediatric patients are the positions most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship programs or new-graduate attending positions within large Wisconsin health systems such as Children's Wisconsin and UW Health, both of which regularly onboard physicians completing their first year out of fellowship. Candidates benefit from completing rotations or electives at Wisconsin community mental health centers during training, as these sites often convert trainees to staff positions. Holding an active Wisconsin Medical Examining Board license and ABPN board eligibility before applying gives candidates a clear advantage over those still awaiting credentials.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across health systems, community mental health centers, and outpatient practices. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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