Pennsylvania Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Remote (Contractor)

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Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience providing psychiatric services to children, including diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Must hold a valid PA license to practice.
• Board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is required.
• An active DEA license is necessary.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses if required.
• Skills in managing clinical crises and navigating ethical issues.
• Expertise in measurement-based care methods.
• Familiarity with techniques like motivational interviewing and SMART goal setting.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborative care.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfort with technology and interest in integrating tech solutions in clinical care.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent psychiatric care to children aged 0-14 and their adult caregivers.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage medications for children and families.
• Collaborate with various collateral informants from other professionals.
• Communicate effectively with families via Little Otter's messaging platform.
• Work as part of a collaborative care team to create tailored care plans.
• Document clinical interactions and care plans on Little Otter's platform.
• Engage in regular team meetings and contribute to the development of services.
• Participate in training, continuing education, and development activities.
• Take part in interviews and contribute to transforming mental healthcare delivery.
• Contribute to family-facing content on topics related to child mental health.