PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANT -PART TIME

Ghent University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 192,864 - 234,192; Part time

Job summary

Ghent University is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our clinical team for a part-time role in Gaithersburg, MD. The position involves 8–10 hours per week on-site and supports our school-year program (late August through late July).

Compensation is $140.00–$170.00 per hour, depending on experience and credentials. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, treatment plan development, collaboration with therapists and educators, and providing clinical coverage for students.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and staff
• Provide clinical coverage and consultations for students within our programs

Skills

Experience with children and Adolesc

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Tools

Maryland Physician and Surgeon license

Maryland Certificate for Controlled Dangerous Substances

USDOJ/DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

Job description

Description

Compensation: $140.00 – $170.00 per hour (Depending on experience and credentials)

Hours: 8–10 hours per week (Flexible days)

Start Date: November 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our clinical team. This is a part-time position providing comprehensive psychiatric services during our regular and extended school year programs (late August through late July).

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments


• Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans.


• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and staff.


• Provide clinical coverage and consultations for students within our programs.

On-Site Requirement: Our psychiatrists generally work on-site for approximately 75% of their total work hours to ensure strong collaboration with our students and staff.

Additional Hours: The core position is for 8-10 hours at our Gaithersburg location. However, if you are interested in additional hours, there is potential for extra shifts available at our other schools located in Largo and Landover, Maryland.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Doctor of Medicine


• At least 3 years of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disabilities


• Experience in a special education school setting preferred


• Current Maryland Physician and Surgeon license


• Current Maryland Certificate for Controlled Dangerous Substances


• Current USDOJ/DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate