Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Anderson Hills Pediatrics Inc•Amelia, OH

17h•$250,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anderson Hills Pediatrics is seeking an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our integrated pediatric practice and help expand access to high-quality behavioral health care for children and adolescents, with continued care for established young adult patients as appropriate where applicable. This is an opportunity for a physician who enjoys working closely with pediatricians, families, therapists, schools, and other members of a multidisciplinary care team. Our ideal candidate brings meaningful clinical psychiatry experience, with substantial experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents. Five or more years of clinical experience is preferred. The psychiatrist should be comfortable with comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based psychopharmacology, controlled-substance prescribing, risk assessment, and longitudinal treatment management. We particularly value a psychiatrist who is confident managing patients with complex psychiatric needs, including antipsychotic medication management, diagnostic clarification, safety planning, and coordination of higher levels of care when clinically indicated. We are open to full-time and part-time arrangements and are willing to consider flexible clinical models based on the psychiatrist’s availability, interests, and the needs of the practice.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Current, unrestricted Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain one before employment
Current DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances in Ohio, or eligibility to obtain both before employment
Eligibility for medical staff credentialing and participation with applicable payers
Demonstrated experience evaluating and treating pediatric and adolescent patients
Ability to meet all applicable professional liability coverage, background screening, and employment requirements
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain upon hire
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation
Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, continuing medical education, and applicable regulatory requirements
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Meaningful experience treating children and adolescents
Strong experience with pediatric psychopharmacology and complex medication management
Demonstrated comfort prescribing and managing controlled substances, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications
Strong clinical assessment, differential-diagnosis, and risk-assessment skills
Experience managing ADHD and other common pediatric psychiatric conditions as well as clinically complex presentations
The ability to recognize when a patient requires emergency intervention, subspecialty consultation, or a higher level of behavioral health care
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with children, adolescents, parents, and caregivers
A collaborative approach to working alongside pediatricians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
The ability to practice independently while collaborating effectively with the broader care team
Commitment to evidence-based, family-centered care
Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in integrated or collaborative care within pediatric primary care
Experience with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, eating disorders, substance use, or other specialized pediatric populations
Interest in program development, clinical consultation, or education for pediatric clinicians
Experienced psychiatrists seeking a part-time or flexible outpatient schedule

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents, with continued care for established young adult patients as appropriate where applicable
Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and emotional conditions
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that may include medication, psychotherapy recommendations, behavioral interventions, and coordination with outside services
Provide longitudinal psychiatric treatment and medication management
Prescribe, initiate, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications, including controlled substances, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications when clinically appropriate
Evaluate and treat ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other pediatric psychiatric conditions
Assess suicide risk, self-harm risk, aggression, psychosis, substance use, and other urgent behavioral health concerns; develop safety plans and facilitate emergency or higher-level care when needed
Monitor treatment response, adverse effects, laboratory results, screening instruments, and other relevant clinical information
Provide psychoeducation, medication education, supportive interventions, and family guidance as clinically appropriate
Partner with parents and caregivers in developing and monitoring treatment plans
Collaborate closely with pediatricians, therapists, nursing staff, schools, specialists, community providers, and other members of the care team
Coordinate care for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs
Provide psychiatric consultation to pediatric clinicians and contribute to integrated behavioral health workflows
Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation, quality improvement, and clinical program development
Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation in the electronic health record
Practice in accordance with applicable federal and Ohio laws, medical standards, and organizational policies