Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Part Time

PM Pediatric Care

Child and adolescent psychiatrist providing psychopharmacology in virtual Behavioral Health Program. Working with pediatric and adolescent patients for comprehensive mental health care.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120 - $135 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health disorders in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients, utilizing evidence-based medicine and strong clinical judgment. Proficient in medication management, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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MD/DO LicenseBoard Certified in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryPsychopharmacology Management ExperienceValid DEA LicenseStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersMedication ManagementClinical AssessmentPatient EvaluationTreatment Plan FormulationElectronic Medical Record DocumentationDiagnostic Test InterpretationPatient EducationRisk AssessmentClinical Care Guidelines

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationClinical JudgmentEthical Standards Adherence

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Medical License in NY or NJValid Medicaid Number in NY or NJ

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthPediatric PsychiatryAdolescent PsychiatryEvidence-Based MedicinePatient CareHealthcare Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as part of the virtual behavioral health team, providing patient services using evidence based medicine
Diagnose and assess mental/behavioral health disorders for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients; formulate differential diagnoses
Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgement in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelines
Collaborate and communicate with therapist team and medical leadership to discuss patient treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests when appropriate
Conduct patient history and initial evaluations of incoming patients
Prescribe medications as part of the patient’s treatment regime as allowed by license
Provide both medication management and counseling for patients
Educate patient and parent on medication side effects, risk/benefits and proper usage of new medication and reasonable outcome expectations of medications
Establish and modify patient treatment plan based on clinical assessment and re-assessment with screening tools
Appropriately document each patient visit in the electronic medical record, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plan, and other documentation as necessary
Communicate patient’s plan of care with behavioral health team and patient’s primary care physician
Work with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care
Continually update clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team
Provide appropriate referrals when necessary
Provide supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO with appropriate licensing in states prescribing
Experience with prior psychopharmacology management
Board eligible or board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to screen for danger to self or others
Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct
Ability to collaborate with strong skills working with a team
Valid DEA License in states prescribing (NY or NJ)
Valid Medical License in states prescribing (NY or NJ)
Valid Medicaid number in NY or NJ

Benefits

Comp & perks

Active NJ DEA License Required!
NJ Medicaid Number preferred.
Part Time (20 hours+) are benefits eligible!