Prescriber - Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

Job Title: Prescriber/Psychiatrist for Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

What You Will Be Doing (Essential Duties): The Prescriber/Psychiatrist for Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) plays a crucial role in providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment oversight for children, adolescents, and their families receiving intensive mental health services. This position integrates psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team setting to support comprehensive treatment planning and implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents referred to the IICAPS program.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment, medical history, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as part of integrated recovery plans, ensuring efficacy and safety.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other team members to develop individualized recovery goals and strategies.
• Provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team regarding psychiatric issues, treatment options, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with external providers, including primary care physicians, therapists, and community agencies, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of psychiatric assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and medication management in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, program protocols, and medication prescribing guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance psychiatric services, treatment outcomes, and patient satisfaction within the IICAPS program.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions and adjust recovery plans, as necessary.

What We Expect Of You:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine and prescribe medications in the state of Rhode Island.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in providing psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and families, preferably in a community-based or intensive in-home setting.
• Proficiency in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment modalities for child and adolescent mental health disorders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate complex medical information clearly and compassionately.
• Understanding of psychiatric disorders, treatment protocols, and developmental considerations for children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including indications, side effects, and monitoring.
• Awareness of how family systems and dynamics impact child and adolescent mental health.
• Understanding of techniques and protocols for managing psychiatric emergencies.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Proficiency in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
• Competence in managing psychiatric crises and emergency interventions.
• Strong skills in maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Applying sound clinical judgment in complex situations.
• Adapting to changing situations and environments, including home settings.
• Addressing treatment challenges and barriers to care.
• Educating clients and families about conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
• Providing patient-centered care with genuine empathy and compassion.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.