Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Part Time

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

📋 Description

• Join the virtual behavioral health team to deliver patient services utilizing evidence-based medicine.

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

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

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the therapist team and medical leadership to review patient treatment plans.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as necessary.

• Gather patient history and conduct initial evaluations for incoming patients.

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

• Offer both medication management and counseling services to patients.

• Inform patients and their parents about medication side effects, risks/benefits, proper usage of new medications, and realistic outcome expectations.

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

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

• Communicate 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, education (both formal and informal), and literature review for personal and team benefit.

• Provide appropriate referrals when necessary.

• Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active NY DEA License is mandatory.

• MD/DO with appropriate licensing in prescribing states.

• Prior experience in psychopharmacology management is required.

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

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to screen for danger to self or others.

• Proven adherence to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

• Experience specifically working with children and adolescents.

• Valid DEA License in prescribing states.

• Valid Medical License in prescribing states.

• Valid Medicaid number in NY is preferred.

• Open to Per Diem (12-19 hours/week), Part Time (minimum of 20 hours/week), and Full Time (40 hours/week) positions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part Time (20 hours+) & Full Time positions are eligible for benefits.