Supervising Child Psychiatrist

Liberty Resources Integrated Health Care•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 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 services and compliance with regulatory standards. Clinical duties include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, follow-up monitoring, collaboration on individualized treatment plans, and crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as clinically indicated. The psychiatrist maintains timely and accurate documentation and provides culturally responsive, family-centered care. Leadership responsibilities include supervising and mentoring mid-level practitioners, residents, and other trainees; reviewing and co-signing documentation as required; advising multidisciplinary teams on complex cases; participating in case conferences, peer reviews, and quality improvement; and supporting staff recruitment, onboarding, and development. The role also monitors prescribing practices, safety protocols, and clinical outcomes, and participates in chart reviews and compliance activities. The position requires an MD or DO, completion of a psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship, board certification or eligibility with intent to certify, an unrestricted New York State medical license, DEA registration, and at least three years of relevant clinical experience. The salary range is $310,000 to $350,000. 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.

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 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, timely documentation in accordance with organizational 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 handling complex child and adolescent cases.
Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of psychiatric staff.
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, trainings, and other program requirements; identify and report untoward incidents; 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 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.
EAP.