Child Psychiatrist / Part-time - CABS

The Child Psychiatrist in the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services Program is responsible for providing direct psychiatric services to clinical client as well as providing psychiatric consultations as requested by LCHD/CHC staff and from other agencies. Scheduled Hours: 30 hours per week Work hours/days discussed in the interview. Evaluates clients age 21 and under regarding their need for psychotropic medication and prescribes medication when appropriate. Performs psychiatric evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning. Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program. Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the psychiatrist. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which psychiatric supervision is necessary for insurance purposes. Responds to inquiries, gives appropriate information and referrals, and documents, if necessary. Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment. Focuses on client empowerment in providing treatment, seeking to assist clients to build on strengths in addressing treatment nee