Supervising Child Psychiatrist

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

12d • $310,000 - $350,000 • 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 position provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to children, adolescents, and families, alongside leadership and oversight of psychiatric staff, mid-level practitioners, and trainees. The psychiatrist ensures high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed services and supports compliance with regulatory standards.

Clinical duties include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, follow-up monitoring, treatment planning with multidisciplinary care teams and families, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and timely documentation. The role also provides clinical supervision and mentorship, reviews and co-signs documentation when required, supports staff development, participates in case conferences and quality initiatives, and monitors prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes.

The position is available full-time, part-time, or per diem. The salary range is $310,000 to $350,000, with a sign-on bonus of $5,000 to $10,000. Liberty Resources describes its services as serving children, families, and adults with behavioral health challenges, including co-occurring substance abuse, and emphasizes inclusive, culturally responsive care and staff support.

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 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.

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 similar electronic health record systems 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 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 regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to mid-level practitioners, residents, and other clinical trainees.
• Review and co-sign supervised staff documentation as required by regulation.
• Serve as a clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams regarding complex child and adolescent cases.
• Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of psychiatric staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and foster professional growth among supervisees.
• Monitor prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in chart reviews and compliance activities as requested.
• Stay current on evidence-based practices, emerging treatment, and updates in child psychiatry.
• Complete required documentation within program timelines and report untoward incidents as required.
• Participate in required trainings and 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 clinic sites (Tier 3).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree