Child Psychiatrist
About The Position
Liberty Resources is hiring a Child Psychiatrist for Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care in Syracuse, New York, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving children, families, and adults with behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance abuse. The position provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient mental health clinic setting. The psychiatrist delivers high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care and supports compliance with applicable regulatory standards. The role includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders. The psychiatrist monitors follow-up care through medical-record and laboratory-result review and contact with the care team; collaborates with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and families on individualized treatment plans; and provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as clinically indicated. The position also requires timely, accurate documentation and participation in quality and compliance activities. The psychiatrist is expected to provide culturally responsive and family-centered care, stay current with evidence-based practices and developments in child psychiatry, and support an inclusive workplace. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available. A $5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The salary range is $275,000–$325,000.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with intent to certify if board eligible.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State.
- 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; NextGen or similar systems preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting.
- Experience with NextGen or similar electronic health record systems.
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 standards.
- Identify and report untoward incidents as required.
- Participate in and complete required trainings.
- Carry out agency policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program eligibility for psychiatrists and NPPs at approved Tier 3 clinic 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
