Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York · 5 months ago
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Contractor)
New York, NY, US
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior LevelLittle Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a not-for-profit charity serving children, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island. The contracted child and adolescent psychiatrist will provide trauma-informed, child-centered psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children in foster care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical services.
CharityHealth CareMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and youth placed in foster care. On a case-to-case basis, optionally provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for youth up to one-year post-discharge from foster care
Analyze the psychosocial information shared by the team, past psychiatric and psychological evaluations, medical histories and physical examinations, and mental health screenings, as well as direct observation and interviews, and include a written report including diagnosis in the electronic health record
Provide recommendations for appropriate treatments and supports (i.e., psychotherapy, care management, home and community based services, special rate, higher level of care, and supportive housing)
Psychiatric consultation and assessment on an emergency basis: conduct an urgent assessment of a youth when discharged from the hospital, or in crisis to assist treatment team in preventing hospitalization, or to aid in developing an action plan with the treatment team
Provides timely paperwork in compliance with ACS, DOH, OCFS and COA requirements
Assess whether medications are warranted
Provide medication management, as needed, and continue to assess and adjust medications
For youth who are psychiatrically hospitalized, the psychiatrist communicates with the treatment team to consult about planning and post discharge plans
Meet (option of virtually) with parents to obtain informed consent, as needed
Support the Sanctuary Model commitments and tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MD or DO license/NY State Board Certification or Board Eligible in Psychiatry – Child/Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective
Must be willing to learn the ACS consent policy for the use of psychiatric medications for children and youth in placement and LFCS models of practice including youth and family development
Demonstrated excellence in verbal, written, organization and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a fast-paced milieu setting
Company
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York assists people with developmental disabilities by improving their well-being.
Founded in 1929
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Corinne Hammons
President & Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Bredes, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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