Child Psychiatrist

Episcopal Health Services • Far Rockaway, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. Come Grow With Us! Job Title: Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist Department: Behavioral Health Location: Far Rockaway, Queens Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $330,000 - $360,000 Make an Impact in a Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Behavioral Health Facility Join EHS’s mission-driven Behavioral Health team and become part of something truly transformative. This is an opportunity to practice in a newly opened, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health facility at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, designed from the ground up to elevate patient care, enhance the provider experience, and expand access to high-quality psychiatric services. This facility reflects EHS’s unwavering commitment to the community we serve, expanding access, modernizing the care delivery, and creating an environment where clinicians can flourish. 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. This role blends clinical excellence, collaboration, and leadership—supporting patients with complex behavioral health needs while helping shape an innovative model of care.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level