Remote Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (NY license!) - Part Time

PM Pediatrics•New York, NY

4d•$120 - $145•Remote

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is seeking a child and adolescent psychiatrist in a psychopharmacology role to join its virtual Behavioral Health Program. The position provides comprehensive virtual behavioral health care for common child psychiatry conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and conduct disorders. The role is offered per diem, part time, or full time, with opportunity for growth. Part-time positions of at least 20 hours per week and full-time positions are benefits eligible. An active New York DEA license is required; a New York Medicaid number is preferred.

Requirements

MD or DO with appropriate licensing in the states where prescribing will occur.
Experience with psychopharmacology management.
Board eligible or board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
Adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a team.
Experience working specifically with children and adolescents.
Valid DEA license in the states where prescribing will occur.
Valid medical license in the states where prescribing will occur.

Nice To Haves

Valid New York Medicaid number.

Responsibilities

Provide patient services as part of the virtual behavioral health team using evidence-based medicine.
Diagnose and assess mental and behavioral health disorders in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients, and formulate differential diagnoses.
Use appropriate clinical judgment in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelines.
Collaborate and communicate with the therapist team and medical leadership about patient treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests when appropriate.
Conduct patient histories and initial evaluations of incoming patients.
Prescribe medications as part of treatment, as permitted by licensure.
Provide medication management and counseling.
Educate patients and parents about medication side effects, risks and benefits, proper use, and reasonable expectations for outcomes.
Establish and modify treatment plans based on clinical assessment and reassessment using screening tools.
Document each patient visit in the electronic medical record, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plans, and other necessary information.
Communicate the patient’s plan of care to the behavioral health team and the patient’s primary care physician.
Work with healthcare team members to educate patients about their medical care.
Continually update clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and literature review for the benefit of self and the healthcare team.
Provide referrals when necessary.
Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners.