Supervising Child Psychiatrist

Liberty Resources•Syracuse, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care is hiring a Supervising Child Psychiatrist for its outpatient mental health clinic in Syracuse, New York. The role provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to children, adolescents, and families, alongside clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric staff, mid-level practitioners, and trainees. The psychiatrist supports high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed care and compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Clinical responsibilities include conducting evaluations and managing medication, monitoring follow-up care, collaborating with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and families on individualized treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as clinically indicated. The position also includes supervision and mentorship, documentation review, participation in case conferences and quality improvement, and monitoring prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes. Liberty Resources is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving children, families, and adults with behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance abuse. The organization emphasizes excellence, staff support, diversity, cultural responsiveness, and an inclusive environment. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available.

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 with intent to certify in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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 (EHR).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting is preferred.
Supervisory or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with NextGen or a similar EHR system.

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 lab 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 regulatory requirements.
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to mid-level practitioners, residents, and other clinical trainees.
Review and co-sign documentation for supervised staff as required by regulation.
Serve as a clinical resource to multidisciplinary teams on complex child and adolescent cases.
Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, chart reviews, compliance activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of psychiatric staff.
Monitor prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes.
Stay current on evidence-based practices, emerging treatments, and updates in child psychiatry.
Complete required documentation and training, report untoward incidents as required, follow agency policies and procedures, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Provide constructive feedback and foster professional growth among supervisees.

Benefits

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