Child Psychiatrist

Liberty Resources•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is seeking a Child Psychiatrist for its outpatient mental health clinic in Syracuse, New York. The clinic is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving children, families, and adults experiencing behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance use concerns. The Child Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to children, adolescents, and families. The role delivers high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care and supports compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Care includes comprehensive evaluations, medication management, follow-up monitoring, collaboration with families and care providers, and crisis-related services as clinically indicated. The position also contributes to quality and compliance activities, maintains required documentation, completes training, and follows agency policies and procedures. Liberty Resources describes itself as a growing human services agency committed to excellence, staff support, diversity, and an inclusive workplace. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available. The starting salary is $255,000, and a sign-on bonus of $5,000–$10,000 is offered.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with intent to certify if board-eligible.
Current, unrestricted New York State medical license.
DEA registration.
At least 3 years of clinical experience in child/adolescent psychiatry.
Strong clinical expertise in psychopharmacology and developmental psychopathology.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting is preferred.
Experience with NextGen or a similar electronic health record system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
Monitor follow-up care by reviewing medical records and laboratory results and contacting the care team as needed.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as clinically indicated.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies and applicable Medicaid, OMH/OASAS, and other regulatory requirements.
Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered care.
Monitor prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes.
Participate in chart reviews and compliance activities as requested.
Stay current on evidence-based practices, emerging treatments, and updates in child psychiatry.
Complete required documentation within program timelines and report untoward incidents as required.
Participate in and complete required trainings.
Carry out agency policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.
Contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and demonstrate service, excellence, and responsibility.

Benefits

$5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Eligible psychiatrists and NPPs may apply to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program; Liberty Resources clinics are approved Tier 3 sites.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Manageable caseload sizes.
Supportive work-life balance culture.
Competitive time off package.
401k plan.
Health benefits.
Paid Family Leave.
EAP.