A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensedChild & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their growing team in the Bronx. In this role, theChild & Adolescent Psychiatrist will be responsible for providingquality psychiatric and/or mental health services within the program as well as assuring the proper delivery of services and appropriate documentation.
About the Opportunity:
- Setting: Clinic
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Patient Population: Underserved community
Responsibilities:
TheChild & Adolescent Psychiatrist will:
- Providepsychiatric assessment of children and families referred to program
- Recommendspecific forms of therapy needed by children
- Prescribemedication for children when necessary and maintainappropriate medication records
- Monitorchildren receiving medication treatment at regular intervals
- Provideappropriate consultation to clinical staff, teachers and other related personnel, as needed
- Preparepsychiatric reports as part of the childrens records in keeping with agency and regulatory requirements
- Participatein special case review conferences and participates in the decision to continue or terminate treatment
- Reviewand signtreatment plans
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice in the State of New York
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with Adolescents
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