Part-Time Licensed Psychiatrist

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS); Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

EAP

Discounted ADP benefits

Free trainings and CEUs

Résumé du poste

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) in Maryland is seeking a board-certified or eligible Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting.

The role focuses on diagnosing and treating mood, anxiety, and behavioral disorders, addressing trauma, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team to support rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of psychiatry residency; fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred.
• Licensed in Maryland in good standing; minimum 5 years practicing psychiatry.
• Experience with youth in juvenile detention centers preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for youth in detention.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using psychotherapy and medications.
• Ensure proper administration of psychotropic medications with nursing staff.
• Review MARs, labs, and medical records with interdisciplinary team.
• Perform AIMS assessments with staff support in tele-psychiatry settings if needed.
• Provide 24/7 on-call emergency psychiatric coverage.
• Deliver face-to-face consultations within 1 hour of notification.

Connaissances

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Independence

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Formation

MD or DO

Psychiatry residency

Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role focuses on addressing psychiatric disorders, behavioral challenges, trauma, and co-occurring conditions to support rehabilitation. The psychiatrist will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure medication compliance and uphold professional standards of care.
The ideal candidate is a licensed psychiatrist in Maryland with experience working with youth in juvenile justice settings and a commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions of youth
• Develop personalized treatment plans using a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and other therapeutic approaches
• Work closely with nursing staff to ensure proper administration of psychotropic medications
• Consult with nursing and behavioral health staff to review Medication Administration Records (MARs), laboratory results, and other medical records
• Complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments, with behavioral health staff assisting in tele-psychiatry settings if necessary
• Deliver emergency psychiatric services as needed, including 24/7 on-call coverage
• Provide face-to-face consultations within 1 hour of notification when requested
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Completion of accredited psychiatry residency; fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred
• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years practicing psychiatry
• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility, organizational skills, and creativity
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality psychiatric care
• Self-sufficiency and reliability in high-acuity environments

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (salaried employees)
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay (salaried employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted perks through ADP
• Free trainings and CEUs

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.
As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.