Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care
Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract
The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works in a multidisciplinary team setting, providing direct psychiatric care and medication management for children and adolescent clients, with adult care as needed. The role also serves as the lead for child psychiatry services across outpatient clinics, including supervision, clinical consultation, quality improvement, and program development.
Key Responsibilities
- • Conducts psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management services to Valley Cities’ children and adolescent clients.
- • May also provide care to adult clients as needed.
- • Provides supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
- • Communicate with personnel outside of VCCC as needed to improve quality of care and provide coordination of care.
- • Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.
- • Coordinates care with, and provides clinical consultation to, non-medical clinical staff as clinically indicated.
- • Provides psychiatric care and consultation to VCCC primary care partners as assigned.
- • Maintains required clinical and medical records in accordance with Federal, State, local, governing agencies, and community standards.
- • Collaborates with other VCCC staff in maintaining high clinical standards and services within the outpatient clinic.
- • Meet all required work deadlines.
- • Learn and follow all related Joint Commission, Federal, State, local and Agency requirements and established VCCC Policies and Procedures.
- • Attend required in-service training and meetings.
- • Other related duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
- • Attend related meetings outside of VCCC and travel to/from work related events as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
Required
- • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
- • Board Certified in general psychiatry and licensure in child psychiatry.
- • Completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program.
- • Pass required background checks.
- • Ability to work independently.
Benefits & Perks
- • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
- • 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
- • $450/year for training/professional development
- • Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure
- • Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- • A positive and collaborative work environment.
- • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
Full Time - Part Time or Contract
About Us:
As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works with other dedicated professionals in a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team setting. Our team-based model of care centers on holistic person- and family-centered care that addresses all aspects of recovery. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our services including DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, and WRAP, among others, to assist our clients on their journeys through recovery. The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works as the lead for our child psychiatry services across our outpatient clinics, providing direct care as well as providing supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in various clinics and participating in Quality Improvement and program development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Education And Experience
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a Child Psychiatrist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
About Us:
As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works with other dedicated professionals in a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team setting. Our team-based model of care centers on holistic person- and family-centered care that addresses all aspects of recovery. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our services including DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, and WRAP, among others, to assist our clients on their journeys through recovery. The Outpatient Child Psychiatrist works as the lead for our child psychiatry services across our outpatient clinics, providing direct care as well as providing supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in various clinics and participating in Quality Improvement and program development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management services to Valley Cities’ children and adolescent clients. May also provide care to adult clients as needed.
- Provides supervision for child focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
- Communicate with personnel outside of VCCC as needed to improve quality of care and provide coordination of care.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.
- Coordinates care with, and provides clinical consultation to, non-medical clinical staff as clinically indicated.
- Provides psychiatric care and consultation to VCCC primary care partners as assigned.
- Maintains required clinical and medical records in accordance with Federal, State, local, governing agencies, and community standards.
- Collaborates with other VCCC staff in maintaining high clinical standards and services within the outpatient clinic.
- Meet all required work deadlines.
- Learn and follow all related Joint Commission, Federal, State, local and Agency requirements and established VCCC Policies and Procedures.
- Attend required in-service training and meetings.
- Other related duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
- Attend related meetings outside of VCCC and travel to/from work related events as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
Education And Experience
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
- Board Certified in general psychiatry and licensure in child psychiatry.
- Completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program.
- Pass required background checks.
- Ability to work independently.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
- 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
- $450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a Child Psychiatrist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the position is dynamic, providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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