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.

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

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

• Collaborate and communicate with the therapist team and medical leadership regarding patient treatment strategies.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests when necessary.

• Perform patient history assessments and initial evaluations for incoming patients.

• Prescribe medications as part of the treatment plan as permitted by licensure.

• Manage both medication and counseling for patients.

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

• Create 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.

• Relay the patient’s care plan to the behavioral health team and the patient’s primary care physician.

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

• Continuously enhance clinical knowledge and skills through consultations, formal and informal education, and literature reviews for personal growth as well as for the healthcare team’s benefit.

• Make appropriate referrals when necessary.

• Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO with the necessary licensing in states where prescriptions are issued.

• Previous experience in psychopharmacology management.

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

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

• Capability to assess risk factors for self-harm or harm to others.

• Proven commitment to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.

• Strong collaborative skills with a team-oriented approach.

• Experience specifically working with children and adolescents.

• Valid DEA License in states where prescriptions are issued.

• Valid Medical License in states where prescriptions are issued.

• Valid Medicaid number in New York.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities available for Per Diem (12-15 hours/week) and Part Time (minimum of 20 hours/week) positions.

• Part Time positions (20 hours+) are eligible for benefits!