Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Full-Time or Part-Time OpportunityMake a meaningful difference. Grow with a team that values your expertise.Join a dedicated team of mental health professionals"”including psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical social workers"”united by a shared mission to provide exceptional care in a supportive and highly collaborative environment. Serving a diverse, underserved pediatric population through a federally qualified health center that prioritizes compassionate, equitable mental health care.Key Responsibilities:Evaluation and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to understand each child's emotional, developmental, behavioral, and social needs, while maintaining sensitivity to cultural values and community norms.Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that may include individual therapy, family therapy, or group therapy, with an emphasis on evidence-based interventions and approaches that respect cultural and religious practices.Therapeutic Interventions: Provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents, supporting their emotional well-being, resilience, and coping skills. Offer family guidance to help parents and caregivers support their child's growth and progress.Collaboration: Work closely with parents, schools (including yeshivas), pediatricians, rabbis, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and strong communication within the child's support system.Advocacy: Act as an advocate for the child's mental health, educational, and developmental needs, helping families navigate school accommodations, community resources, and healthcare systems.Consultation: Offer expert consultation to schools, social services, and community organizations regarding child and adolescent mental health issues, ensuring recommendations are both clinically sound and culturally appropriate.Benefits:Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)NHSC Loan Repayment ProgramGenerous PTOComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverageRetirement plansQualifications:MD licensed and Child Psychiatry Board Eligible by start dateA team player with a warm, collaborative spiritA clinician who is deeply committed to personalized, culturally sensitive careEnthusiasm for working with children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient settingBackground in serving communities with unique cultural traditions and practices required

Created: 2025-10-02