Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Why Join Us

At BCNC, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to social impact and is both supportive and resourceful. We believe in fostering an empowering and inclusive work environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to align your passion with making meaningful change, explore our open positions and join us in our mission to pave the way for a better tomorrow.

What You Will Do

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is a valued member of BCNC’s Mental Health Clinic team, which provides outpatient psychotherapy services to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families in Asian languages. In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to advance the clinic’s mission of delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed care to immigrant communities—particularly Asian populations—while helping make mental health services more accessible and affordable. You will report directly to the Chief Program Officer. This position is a 6-8 hours per week.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and oversee medical policies and provide supervision of medical services.
• Provide psychiatric services to clients from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan, addressing a range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related conditions.
• Complete clinical documentation throughout the course of psychopharmacological treatment, including but not limited to comprehensive psychiatric assessments, treatment plans and reviews, psychiatric progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record system within 72 hours after each visit.
• Offer a minimum of 6 hours of appointment availability per week (e.g., 55 minutes for psychiatric evaluations and 15‑ or 30‑minute follow‑up appointments).
• Communicate with parents as needed on the youth’s treatment plan and progress.
• Support clients in connecting with other appropriate services, including but not limited to medical providers, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP).
• Provide monthly case reviews and clinical consultations, and participate in quarterly treatment plan reviews and annual reviews of clinic policies and protocols as part of the multidisciplinary team and Quality Assurance Committee (QAC).
• Review clinic staff health examination results with the Human Resources team, if required by applicable licensing, regulatory, or clinic policy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For

• Current Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licenses and relevant certifications and/or approvals.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Hold or be eligible for Massachusetts (MA) medical licensure.
• Prior experience working with youth and adult clients in the clinical setting.
• Knowledge about mental health challenges in Asian American and immigrant populations.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to build rapport with clients.
• Professional working proficiency in Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese is preferred.

What We Offer

• Paid sick time.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non‑profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role’s responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or Local laws.