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PM Pediatric CareChild & Adolescent Psychiatrist (NY license!) - Part Time
PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their virtual Behavioral Health Program. This role focuses on psychopharmacology, providing comprehensive mental health…
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PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their virtual Behavioral Health Program. This role focuses on psychopharmacology, providing comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and conduct disorders through an extended virtual care model. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team environment. This opening is well-suited for licensed medical professionals specializing…
Job Description
PM Pediatric Care is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their virtual Behavioral Health Program. This role focuses on psychopharmacology, providing comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and conduct disorders through an extended virtual care model. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team environment.
This opening is well-suited for licensed medical professionals specializing in pediatric psychiatry who want to deliver evidence-based treatment in a telehealth setting. Practitioners will work alongside therapists and medical leadership to support patient well-being, manage medications, and coordinate ongoing care with primary care physicians.
Available schedules include per diem hours ranging from 12 to 15 hours per week, as well as part-time arrangements requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week. Professionals hired for part-time schedules of 20 or more hours weekly are eligible for company benefits. Compensation is structured within an hourly range of $120 to $135, depending on prior experience, specific licensure, and location.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient services within a virtual behavioral health team using evidence-based medicine
- Evaluate and diagnose mental and behavioral health conditions for pediatric and young adult patients
- Exercise clinical judgment to create and update treatment plans adhering to established care guidelines
- Partner and communicate regularly with therapists, medical leadership, and primary care physicians
- Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests
- Conduct initial patient evaluations and detailed medical histories
- Prescribe medications according to licensing allowances and provide both medication management and counseling
- Educate patients and parents regarding medication usage, risks, benefits, side effects, and expectations
- Record all patient visits accurately within the electronic medical record system
- Provide supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners and issue appropriate referrals when needed
Requirements
- Active NY DEA license
- Valid medical license in the prescribing state
- Valid DEA license in the prescribing state
- Prior experience managing psychopharmacology
- Ability to screen individuals for potential danger to self or others
- Adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral conduct standards
- Strong organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication abilities
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree with appropriate state prescribing licensing
- Board eligibility or board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry
- NY Medicaid number
Core Skills
Benefits
- Eligibility for company benefits for part-time schedules of 20 hours or more per week
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary or hourly rate for this position?
The compensation ranges from $120 to $135 per hour, with exact rates determined by experience, licensure, and location.
Is this position remote or on-site?
The role operates within a virtual Behavioral Health Program model.
What are the available schedule options and benefit eligibility?
Positions are open for per diem work at 12 to 15 hours per week or part-time work at 20 or more hours per week. Part-time schedules of 20 hours or greater qualify for benefits.
What licenses are mandatory to apply?
Applicants must hold an active NY DEA license, a valid medical license in the prescribing state, and a valid DEA license in the prescribing state.
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