Behavioral Health, Clinical Best Practices, Clinical Competency, Community Programs, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Medications, Outpatient Care, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Pediatrics, Project/Program Coordination, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
Our client, a leading healthcare provider specializing in pediatric and adolescent behavioral health services, is hiring a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Outpatient. This organization is committed to delivering comprehensive, family-centered mental health care through an integrated continuum of services, including outpatient therapy, day treatment programs, and innovative community-based initiatives. Their mission-driven environment offers a unique opportunity for clinical professionals to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team dedicated to improving the mental health outcomes of children and adolescents in the Staten Island community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents, including diagnostic assessments and individualized treatment planning.
- Manage outpatient medication therapy, including follow-up visits and ongoing adjustments.
- Provide evaluated patient care within the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) as well as outpatient settings.
- Collaborate closely with therapists, counselors, care coordinators, and community programs to ensure cohesive, family-centered care.
- Engage families and caregivers in treatment processes, providing education and support to promote adherence and understanding.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within electronic medical records.
- Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical best-practice implementation.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to community and specialized resources to support patient needs.
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree (required).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (required).
- Eligible for medical licensure in New York State (required).
- Strong clinical skills in outpatient psychiatric care, with sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, patient- and family-centered care.
Some of the Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Full-time, employment with a flexible call schedule that may be voluntary or assigned as needed.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.
- Access to innovative treatment programs, including partial hospitalization and community-based services.
- Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and clinical excellence.
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and continuing education stipends.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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