Psychiatrist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our team on a part-time basis at Deep Creek Youth Academy in Hastings, FL. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, we offer a competitive salary and a supportive work environment dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young individuals.

About the Company

Youth Opportunity Investments - Deep Creek Youth Academy is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid foundations of physical and emotional well-being, positive social and familial relationships, and education. Through a strong commitment to teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture, our employees are equipped and qualified to create transformative impacts in the lives of young individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and clinical supervision for psychiatric services.
• Conduct clinical diagnostic evaluations, treatment team consultations, and medical prescription management.
• Supervise the psychiatric nurse practitioner while providing clinical guidance to the medical team.
• Direct the development and implementation of psychiatric protocols, including seclusion policies and administration of PRN medication.
• Serve as the Designated Mental Health Authority for the facility, as required by contract or state/local regulations.
• Participate in ongoing clinical in-service training and development activities.
• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid state license as a Psychiatrist.
• One to two years of experience in direct-care delivery of treatment or clinical services, plus one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in residential DJJ programs, offender treatment programs, group work modalities, child welfare, and substance abuse treatment is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of staff and residents in a participatory management environment.
• Ability to periodically work extended hours and respond to mental health crises as needed.
• Must be able to assist staff in restraining youth using approved behavior management techniques. PAR certification preferred.
• Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state.
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements and maintain employment eligibility status.