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Locum Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (C&A) Job Summary We are seeking a qualified and experienced Locum Psychiatrist specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (C&A) to provide psychiatric services within a behavioral health setting in New York . The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
This is a long-term locum opportunity offering a consistent weekday schedule.
Position Details Position: Locum Psychiatrist Pediatric Psychiatry
Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Contract
Location: New York
Schedule: Monday Friday
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Day shift
Shift Length: 8 hours
Meal Break: 30 minutes
On-Call Requirement: No
Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
Contract Duration: Long-term assignment
Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for pediatric and adolescent patients.
Diagnose and treat a variety of mental health, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide medication evaluation, management, and monitoring as appropriate.
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Provide consultation and clinical guidance to members of the healthcare team.
Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
Specialized training, experience, or demonstrated competency in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry .
Active and unrestricted medical license to practice in New York, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry certification preferred.
Current DEA registration, if required for the assignment.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Who can apply
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