Prescriber - Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

Newport Mental Health•Middletown, RI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prescriber/Psychiatrist for Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) plays a crucial role in providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment oversight for children, adolescents, and their families receiving intensive mental health services. This position integrates psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team setting to support comprehensive treatment planning and implementation.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine and prescribe medications in the state of Rhode Island.
Minimum 5 years of experience in providing psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and families, preferably in a community-based or intensive in-home setting.
Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment modalities for child and adolescent mental health disorders.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate complex medical information clearly and compassionately.
Understanding of psychiatric disorders, treatment protocols, and developmental considerations for children and adolescents.
Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including indications, side effects, and monitoring.
Awareness of how family systems and dynamics impact child and adolescent mental health.
Understanding of techniques and protocols for managing psychiatric emergencies.
Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Proficiency in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
Competence in managing psychiatric crises and emergency interventions.
Strong skills in maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Applying sound clinical judgment in complex situations.
Adapting to changing situations and environments, including home settings.
Addressing treatment challenges and barriers to care.
Educating clients and families about conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
Providing patient-centered care with genuine empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents referred to the IICAPS program.
Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment, medical history, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as part of integrated recovery plans, ensuring efficacy and safety.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other team members to develop individualized recovery goals and strategies.
Provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team regarding psychiatric issues, treatment options, and crisis intervention strategies.
Collaborate with external providers, including primary care physicians, therapists, and community agencies, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of psychiatric assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and medication management in electronic health records (EHR).
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, program protocols, and medication prescribing guidelines.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance psychiatric services, treatment outcomes, and patient satisfaction within the IICAPS program.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions and adjust recovery plans, as necessary.