Child Psychiatrist
- Pay is negotiable and commensurate with experience
- $10,000 Recruitment bonus! $2,000 at start, $3,000 at 3 months, $5,000 after successful completion of probationary period.
- Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates!
- SCCMHA offers comprehensive health coverage. For a complete listing of benefits, click the SCCMHA Employment Link here.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the clinical direction of the Medical Director and administrative direction of the Chief of Health Services, provides outpatient psychiatric care to children and their families. Uses whole-person care when working with a child and their family to arrive at a diagnosis and treatment plan. Provides medical direction/support to staff; participates in clinical program planning; and reviews and approves agency diagnostic evaluations, person-centered plans, and quarterly reviews. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent recovery-based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the recovery process.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Works in clinic and community settings with children and families who are receiving services at SCCMHA. Works in office setting with keyboard/computer and similar office equipment. Will evaluate consumers in a variety of community settings. May be asked to provide services at a variety of locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Doctorate degree in medicine or osteopathy, completion of psychiatric residency and child psychiatry fellowship.
Experience:
None with appropriate education.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. Must have State of Michigan Physicians’ License, Subspecialty certification in the field of Child Psychiatry, Controlled Substance License and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).
