Child Psychiatrist is responsible for the direction, maintenance and care of people receiving psychiatric services.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders;
• organizes data concerning patient's family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources;
• examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures;
• orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained;
• determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program;
• treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications;
• participates in meetings and case conferences as needed;
• confers with professional staff, other agencies or referral sources and other physicians regarding the care and treatment of individuals receiving psychiatric services;
• provides intervention to collateral individuals as needed;
• ensures adherence to all applicable program statutes, regulations and appropriate insurance billing practices;
• assures annual fulfillment of the health care facility’s commitment for ensuring quality care;
• compliance with social distancing, adherence to PPE and infection protocols.

• Medical degree conferred by an accredited college or university required.
• Board Eligibility and New York State licensure required.
• 24 Continued Medical Education (CME) credits per credentialing cycle (2 years).
• Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification.
• Five (5) years’ experience treating persons with mental retardation, developmental delays or disabilities required.
• Strong ability to support the Medical Director to provide excellent quality of care to patients required.
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third party billing requirements required.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory requirements required.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish)