Psychiatrist - Kahak Health Care Services

Kahak DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak DC is looking for a licensed Psychiatrist to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role involves critical responsibilities in diagnosing and treating adults and youth with serious mental illness. You will work alongside a team of professionals to provide comprehensive, recovery-focused care.

We require a board-eligible or certified Psychiatrist who can manage complex behavioral health needs and crisis situations. Flexible scheduling options are available for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist licensed in DC.
• Competent at treating adolescents with trauma histories.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic psychiatric evaluations.
• Manage ongoing psychiatric care and treatment.
• Provide team consultation and clinical oversight.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist

Job description

About the Role

Kahak Health Care Services (KHCS) is seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to join our team as a core clinical provider within Washington, D.C. This position plays a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and psychiatric oversight of adults and/or youth with serious mental illness (SMI), emotional disturbances, and co-occurring disorders.

The psychiatrist will work collaboratively with therapists, nurses, Certified Peer Specialists, community support workers, and other behavioral health professionals to provide comprehensive, recovery-focused care aligned with DBH guidelines and D.C. Municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic psychiatric evaluations.
• Ongoing psychiatric management, including psycho-pharmacologic treatment, psycho-therapeutic support, and crisis intervention.
• Assuring comprehensive healthcare needs are identified and treated.
• Providing team consultation and clinical oversight of nurse practitioners as well as participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Educating clients about their illness and providing health management information.
• Documenting clinical care in the electronic clinical record.
• Individualized treatment plans for new and established patients via in-person appointments.
• Focus on each patient you see – our administrative team takes care of the busy work.

Requirements

• Required License/Certification: Must be a board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in DC.
• Must be competent at treating adolescents with trauma histories and complex behavioral health needs.
• Competency in crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Unencumbered DEA / Clean criminal background.
• Green Card holder or United States Citizen.

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options.