Psychiatrist Adolescents

Newport Healthcare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Bethlehem, CT seeks a Psychiatrist to lead clinical care for adolescents in a residential treatment setting. You will perform assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and coordinate care around discharge.

You will participate in Treatment Team meetings, document in the EMR, support utilization reviews, and communicate with families while ensuring adherence to collaborative agreements. This role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed in CT.
• Board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred; General Psychiatry certification acceptable.
• Active DEA licensure required.
• Experience in adolescent/young adult psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric care for adolescent clients in residential treatment.
• Attend weekly Treatment Team Meetings and collaborate with leadership.
• Document patient encounters, progress notes, safety assessments in EMR.
• Assist with utilization reviews and provide cross-coverage to psychiatry as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with clinical team, outpatient providers and families.
• Complete discharge recommendation assessments within 24 hours of discharge.
• Operate within Physician Collaborative Agreements where applicable.

Skills

MD/DO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Licensed in CT

DEA licensure

Residential treatment experience

Team leadership

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board Certification: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certification: General/Adult Psychiatry

Job description

What You'll Do

As our Psychiatrist, you'll be the guiding light for clients facing mental and emotional challenges. You'll conduct routine and emergency assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and develop treatment recommendations while coordinating care before and after discharge. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of healing and growth!

What You'll Do

As our Psychiatrist, you'll be the guiding light for clients facing mental and emotional challenges. You'll conduct routine and emergency assessments, provide diagnostic clarification, and develop treatment recommendations while coordinating care before and after discharge. Get ready to embark on a fulfilling journey of healing and growth!

Your Daily Adventures Will Include

• Care Champion: Oversee the psychiatric care of clients. Your leadership will help them navigate their path to wellness!
• Team Collaborator: Attend weekly Treatment Team Meetings and work closely with our amazing Director of Operations, Clinical Director, and other treatment team members. Your insights will help shape the future of our clients!
• Documentation Dynamo: Keep everything organized by documenting patient encounters through weekly progress notes in our EMR system, as well as safety assessments and phone calls with parents. Your attention to detail will be your superpower!
• Utilization Review Rockstar: Assist with utilization reviews for clients and provide cross-coverage to the Psychiatry team when needed. Flexibility is key, and you'll be the go-to person when the team needs support!
• Communication Guru: Maintain excellent communication with other clinical team members, outpatient providers, and family members. You'll be the bridge that connects everyone!
• Discharge Specialist: Complete discharge recommendation assessments as part of collaborative discharge summaries within 24 hours. Your timely input will ensure smooth transitions for our clients!
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic team setting, maintaining the requirements of Physician Collaborative Agreements, if applicable. Together, we can achieve great things!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry strongly preferred, Board Certification in General/Adult Psychiatry required.
• Experience in adolescent/young adult psychiatry required.
• Licensed in the State for which you are applying required.
• Active DEA licensure.
• Experience in Residential Treatment Programs and/or PHP/IOP settings strongly preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned unit. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in Newport Healthcare's policies and procedures.

Compensation for this role ranges from $250,000k - $280,000k annually, based on education & years of experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay salary within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Excellent opportunity to provide services for Adolescents in Residential Treatment Program in Bethlehem, CT.