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Child Psychiatrist (Day Treatment Program)

TAG MedStaffing

Staten Island, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Competency, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, MEDITECH, Medications, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Staten Island, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Overview – Child Psychiatrist (Day Treatment Program):
Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000/year
Location: Staten Island, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Child Psychiatrist (Day Treatment Program) for our client in Staten Island, NY. This full-time, on-site role provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and continuity of care for children and adolescents transitioning from inpatient programs. You’ll collaborate with therapists, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based treatment while also teaching and supervising residents in a supportive, educational environment.

Responsibilities as the Child Psychiatrist (Day Treatment Program):
  • Patient Care: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and create individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents with severe or subacute mental health disorders.
  • Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications to ensure safety, efficacy, and adherence.
  • Continuity of Care: Support patients transitioning from inpatient to day treatment settings, ensuring seamless care coordination.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with therapists, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver integrated, team-based treatment.
  • Education & Supervision: Mentor and supervise residents, providing clinical instruction and participating in didactic training.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Meditech EMR in compliance with all standards.
Qualifications for the Child Psychiatrist (Day Treatment Program):
  • Education: Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship required.
  • Licensure: Active New York State medical license or eligibility for licensure required.
  • Certification: Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Board Eligible candidates may be considered); BCLS and PALS certifications required, ACLS optional.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience providing psychiatric care to children and adolescents in acute, day treatment, or outpatient mental health settings.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records (Meditech preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook).
  • Skills & Attributes: Compassionate, team-focused psychiatrist with strong communication, diagnostic, and clinical judgment skills committed to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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