Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health seeks a dedicated Part-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for its outpatient services in Pennsylvania. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medication for a caseload of children and adolescents with various behavioral health challenges, making significant contributions to their mental wellness in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employment or contracted position

Servant Leadership culture

Multi-disciplinary team setting

Evidenced-Based treatment and care models

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• Current valid license in Pennsylvania required.
• Child psychiatry training for treating population 16 years and younger.

Responsibilities

• Complete Psychiatric Evaluations—max 2 evaluations/day.
• Facilitate Medication Management in 20-minute increments.
• Engage in at least 85% of scheduled appointments.

Skills

Child psychiatry

Behavioral health

Medication management

Education

Completion of an approved psychiatric residency

Board certification or eligibility

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for helping children and adolescents with behavioral health diagnoses? Are you a servant leader looking to join a mission-driven organization and a leading provider in behavioral health?

We are looking for a dedicated, board-eligible or certified Part-time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for our children's Outpatient services located in Malvern, PA.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services’ Community-based Outpatient Services team provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 2 to 19, diagnosed with depression, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar disorder, and poor impulse control. We offer individual therapy and family therapy. Individual therapy focuses on identifying behavioral challenges and developing skills to enhance strengths. Family therapy aims to improve communication and support through parent education and family system therapy. Parents and caregivers are provided with parenting strategies to support their children.

What Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Offers:

• $175.00/hr. DOE

• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Employment or contracted position

• A Servant Leadership culture emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Multi-disciplinary team setting with a strengths-based approach and a collegiate environment

• Evidenced-Based treatment and care models within a clinically focused environment, including the ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

As a Part-Time Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with our Pennsylvania Children's Services Outpatient Services, you will...

• Schedule: In-office appointments 2-3 days/week; 8.5 hours/day, with availability as late as 6 pm; work hours not to exceed 16-20 hours/week

• Caseload of approximately 300-375 individuals, fluctuating with admissions and discharges

• Complete Psychiatric Evaluations—max 2 evaluations/day, 90-minute blocks (60 mins assessment + 30 mins typing/dictation)

• Facilitate Medication Management—scheduled in 20-minute increments back-to-back

• Engage in at least 85% of scheduled appointments; maintain quality documentation supporting billing; timely documentation required

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, PA, services include psychiatric residential treatment, inpatient hospitalization, assessment, community-based mental health services, employment and social skills training, and private school educational services for children and adolescents (6-21 years) with various diagnoses.

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Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with current valid license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain). Completion of an approved psychiatric residency required.

• Child psychiatry training if treating population 16 years and younger. Must demonstrate relevant treatment competency through clinical experience, continuing education, and referral letters.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and fosters a culture of reporting and cooperation with authorities.

Posted Date 1 day ago (5/29/2025 11:06 AM)

Requisition ID 2025-44572

Category Medical

Position Type Part-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in hiring and employment practices.