Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Collaborate as a member of the virtual behavioral health team, delivering patient services utilizing evidence-based practices.

• Evaluate and diagnose mental and behavioral health disorders in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients; develop differential diagnoses.

• Exhibit sound clinical judgment in assessment and treatment, adhering to established clinical care protocols.

• Engage with the therapist team and medical leadership to discuss and refine patient treatment strategies.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as necessary.

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and initial evaluations of new patients.

• Prescribe medications within the scope of the license as part of the patient’s treatment plan.

• Deliver both medication management and counseling services to patients.

• Inform patients and their parents about medication side effects, benefits and risks, appropriate use, and realistic expectations regarding treatment outcomes.

• Develop and adjust patient treatment plans based on clinical evaluations and ongoing assessments using screening tools.

• Accurately document each patient encounter in the electronic medical record, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plans, and any necessary additional documentation.

• Share the patient’s care plan with the behavioral health team and the patient's primary care physician.

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to educate patients about their medical care.

• Continuously enhance clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, both formal and informal education, and literature review for personal and team benefit.

• Make appropriate referrals when necessary.

• Oversee psychiatric nurse practitioners.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO with appropriate licensure in states where prescriptions are issued.

• Previous experience in psychopharmacology management.

• Board eligible or board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to assess potential risks to self or others.

• Proven commitment to ethical and professional conduct standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team.

• Valid DEA License in the states where prescriptions are issued (NY or NJ).

• Valid Medical License in the states where prescriptions are issued (NY or NJ).

• Valid Medicaid number in NY or NJ.

🏝️ Benefits

• Active NJ DEA License is required!

• NJ Medicaid Number is preferred.

• Part-time positions (20 hours or more) are eligible for benefits!