Child Psychiatrist - FT, PT or Contract

Outpatient Child Psychiatrist

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.

Other Responsibilities

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care