About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Training & development</li>
<li>Wellness resources</li>
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<div><strong>Position Summary</strong></div><div>Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute (PTWMSI) is seeking a licensed Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults within our behavioral health programs.<br><br>
</div><div>This is a hybrid position. While some services may be provided via telehealth, the Psychiatrist must be available and willing to provide regular in-person care between 1-2 days to support clinical quality, patient engagement, and team collaboration.<br><br>
</div><div>The Psychiatrist will serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will report directly to the Medical Director. This role requires a commitment of 12 -15 hours per week, including direct clinical care and participation in team-based activities such as multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.<br><br>
</div><div>Key Responsibilities</div><div><strong>Clinical Services</strong></div><ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments</li>
<li>Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care</li>
<li>Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff</li>
<li>Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and medication adherence</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)</li>
</ul><div><strong>Team Collaboration & Care Coordination</strong></div><ul>
<li>Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations</li>
<li>Collaborate with therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and supervisors to ensure continuity of care</li>
<li>Provide clinical guidance and consultation to staff as appropriate</li>
<li>Support integrated, trauma-informed, and person-centered care approaches</li>
</ul><div><strong>Compliance & Quality</strong></div><ul>
<li>Adhere to all applicable standards, including DBH regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, and organizational policies</li>
<li>Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and billing standards</li>
<li>Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives as required</li>
</ul><div><strong>Schedule & Expectations</strong></div><ul>
<li>Minimum 12 hours per week</li>
<li>Approximately 8–9 hours dedicated to direct patient care</li>
<li>Remaining time allocated to:<ul>
<li>Multidisciplinary team meetings</li>
<li>Case consultation and care coordination</li>
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<li>Hybrid role with required in-person availability </li>
</ul><div><strong>Reporting Structure</strong></div><ul>
<li>Reports directly to the Medical Director</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with program leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams</li>
</ul><div><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul>
<li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li>
<li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry</li>
<li>Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia</li>
<li>Valid DEA registration</li>
<li>Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills</li>
</ul><div><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul>
<li>Experience working with children and adolescents</li>
<li>Experience in community-based behavioral health or outpatient settings</li>
<li>Familiarity with DBH regulations and/or TJC standards</li>
<li>Experience working within multidisciplinary teams</li>
</ul><div><strong>Work Environment</strong></div><ul>
<li>Hybrid 1-2 days in person (in-person and telehealth services)</li>
<li>Collaborative, mission-driven behavioral health organization</li>
<li>Serving diverse and underserved communities in Washington, DC</li>
</ul><div><strong>About PTWMSI</strong></div><div>Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute is a community-based behavioral health organization committed to providing trauma-informed, person-centered care to children, adolescents, adults, and families across Washington, DC. Our multidisciplinary model supports whole-person care and improved outcomes for the communities we serve.</div>
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<p>Flexible work from home options available.</p>
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