About this opportunity
Wonder Years lists this Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist opportunity in new york city (brooklyn), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description
At Wonder Years, we are a full-service mental health practice with offices across New York and New Jersey. Our compassionate Psychiatrists, Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, and operations team work together to deliver thoughtful, coordinated care. We’ve grown steadily by focusing on what already works — high-quality clinical care, empathy for our patients, and strong support for our staff.
As we grow, we are looking for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who is passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Role Description
This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in Brooklyn, NY. The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans for children, adolescents, and young adults. Daily responsibilities include prescribing and managing medications, providing psychoeducation to patients and families, and coordinating care with therapists, primary care providers, and school-based professionals. The role also involves regular follow-up visits, monitoring treatment progress, updating clinical documentation, and participating in multidisciplinary case discussions. The psychiatrist will support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with relevant clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Expertise in Child Psychiatry and Adolescent Psychiatry, with demonstrated experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults.
Strong foundation in Psychiatry and Medicine, including diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
Solid understanding of Mental Health across developmental stages, including mood, anxiety, neurodevelopmental, and behavioral disorders.
Board certification or eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.
Valid medical license (or eligibility) to practice in New York. Mutiple State licenses is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with young patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory care.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload, maintain accurate documentation, and use electronic health records effectively.
What your day-to-day practice looks like
100% hybrid outpatient psychiatry
Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD)
Standard session lengths (60-minute intakes, 20 - 30-minute follow-ups)
No inpatient, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization care or crisis coverage
In-house referral network to therapists
Full operational support, including scheduling, billing, intake coordination, credentialing and licensing
Compensation, Benefits & Stability
Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Malpractice coverage (occurrence-based, 100% employer-paid)
401(k) match with employer match
Paid vacation time off (PTO), Paid sick time, Personal days, Paid Jury duty time off
Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs
Full-time annual salary at $300,000 - $350,000 commensurate with experience
Wonder Years is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Wonder Years complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at or by calling .
Who can apply
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