Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Third Way Center is a residential treatment center dedicated to supporting adolescents aged [13 to 20 years old] navigating complex mental health challenges, including e.g., trauma, severe mental health, substance use, and neuro diverse issues.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Part-Time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. In this role, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation for our residents. Because this is a residential setting, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely, and collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, nurses, and support staff.
Status
Status: Part-Time [10–15 hours/week]
Schedule Requirement
Schedule Requirement: 2 days of on-site presence per week, with occasional remote options and on-call availability as needed.
Reports To
Medical Team / Executive Director
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for newly admitted adolescents.
Formulate, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment plans.
Provide ongoing medication management and education to staff, residents and their families/guardians regarding benefits, risks, and side effects.
Participate in weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to review patient progress and adjust care plans.
Collaborate closely with residential therapists, nursing staff, and case managers to ensure a cohesive, holistic approach to treatment.
Provide clinical guidance and consultation to floor staff on managing acute behavioral or emotional crises.
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation in our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission/CARF).
Assist in discharge planning to ensure a seamless transition of care back into the community.
Qualifications
Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Residency/Fellowship: Successful completion of a General Psychiatry Residency and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Colorado.
Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Active DEA registration and state controlled-substance license.
Experience: Experience working in a residential, inpatient, or intensive outpatient (IOP/PHP) setting is preferred but not mandatory.
Approach: Strong foundation in trauma-informed care and a collaborative, non-adversarial approach to adolescent mental health.
About Us & Our Legacy
For over 50 years, Third Way Center has served as a vital sanctuary in Colorado for high-risk adolescents navigating complex mental health, trauma, substance use, and neuro-diverse challenges. Our organization was built on a foundation of profound empathy, clinical grit, and out-of-the-box thinking. We are seeking a dedicated clinician to step into a deeply respected, clinically mature environment to help guide our next chapter of healing.
Third Way Center operates both Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP). We pride ourselves on offering a holistic, trauma-informed, and highly collaborative ecosystem where we don't just manage symptoms—we help traumatized teens build a "third way" forward in life. This position is uniquely suited for a seasoned clinician who wishes to bypass corporate bureaucracy, excessive charting cycles, and insurance-driven constraints. Here, you will have the luxury of time to truly know the youth in your care, working alongside an exceptionally dedicated, multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and residential support staff who handle the heavy lifting of day-to-day case management.