Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for PHP and IOP - Part-Time

About Evolve Treatment Centers:
Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide virtual psychiatric care within our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role is crucial for delivering high-quality psychiatric care to pediatric clients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The psychiatrist will engage with four outpatient programs, conducting initial evaluations, ongoing care, and maintaining communication with families and providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial Psychiatric Evaluations:
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new clients within 24 hours of admission to the PHP program          
• Ongoing Client Care: Perform monthly psychiatric follow-ups for clients in the IOP and weekly support for clients in the PHP.
• Collateral Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and external providers to insure coordinated care, facilitating peer reviews for medical necessity as required by insurance.
• Documentation: Ensure all necessary documentation, including evaluations and follow-up notes, is completed within 24 hours of service delivery.      
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, consisting of therapists, nurses, and program directors, to ensure alignment on treatment goals and deliver comprehensive care

Hours & Schedule:

General hours are Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling for up to 20-25 hours per week, accommodating additional needs of the caseload as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must be Licensed Psychiatrist in the state of California and Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Previous experience in outpatient or acute care settings, with a strong focus on adolescent care.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Position Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation: Salary range of $215,000 - $225,000 annually, pro-rated based on hours worked.
• Flexible work-from-home environment and schedule to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunity for professional development and participation in CME activities.