Child Psychiatrist

About the role

The Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan in an outpatient community mental health setting. The psychiatrist will deliver evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, in alignment with standards established by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults
• Deliver medication management, including psychopharmacology, long-acting injectables, and medication optimization
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and relevant medical assessments
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic and laboratory results into treatment planning
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Participate in crisis intervention and urgent clinical support when needed
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans in accordance with NYSOMH standards
• Lead or participate in medication groups and patient education initiatives
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes
• Provide supervision and teaching to residents and medical students (as applicable)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and New York State behavioral health regulations

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted New York State medical license issued by the New York State Education Department
Active DEA registration and New York State controlled substance certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration

Qualifications

Subspecialty training or board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in outpatient or community mental health settings
Strong psychopharmacology experience, including complex medication management
Prior teaching or supervisory experience with trainees
Familiarity with New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and documentation standards

Skills

Values both clinical excellence and meaningful connection
Thrives in collaborative environments
Passionate about serving diverse populations
Excited by the opportunity to help shape care delivery in a modern, purpose-built facility

Benefits

Practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility
Be part of a growing, forward-thinking clinical program with strong leadership support
Work in a setting designed to reduce barriers, streamline care, and improve patient experience
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence
Make a direct and lasting impact on the mental health of the surrounding community

Pay

$330,000 - $360,000

Schedule

Full-Time