Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist — Flexible Part-Time

The Youth Counselor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,500 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Job summary

The Youth Counselor in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. This role involves providing psychiatric assessments and supporting a team to care for children and families in crisis without hospital level of care.

The ideal candidate must be culturally competent, have strong interpersonal skills, and be comfortable in diverse environments. The position offers 10–24 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Cultural competency to serve diverse populations including African American, Latino/Puerto Rican, and West Indian families.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in ER/consultation liaison psychiatry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric assessment and evaluation for children.
• Works in a multidisciplinary team for assessment and treatment.
• Provides supervision of psychiatric consultants and staff.
• Completes documentation as required by agency practices.

Skills

Cultural competency to serve diverse families

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills

Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines

Education

MD/DO from an accredited institution

Connecticut state professional license

Board-eligible/board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

The Youth Counselor in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. This role involves providing psychiatric assessments and supporting a team to care for children and families in crisis without hospital level of care.

The ideal candidate must be culturally competent, have strong interpersonal skills, and be comfortable in diverse environments. The position offers 10–24 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits including a sign-on bonus.