Child Psychiatrist (full and part time opportunities)

Alpert JFS is looking for a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist who is interested in making a positive contribution to their local community, to join our busy, interdisciplinary, community based mental health team with locations in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. The Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for child/adolescent clients who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, as needed, for purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning
• Develop a treatment plan according to the needs of the client’s needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral disorder
• Treat clients using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication, and adjusting treatment where necessary
• Evaluates client regarding their need for psychotropic medication and prescribes medication when appropriate
• Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered
• Works with insurance and other third parties, when necessary, in order to provide medical clinical information on behalf of the client
• Opportunities to work in a collaborative care model - work with a team of clinicians to consult and advise on behavioral health
• Charts client’ treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. May develop and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups.

Part time 10-25 hours per week

Full time 30-37.5 hours per week

About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)

While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency’s mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs. 

• Graduation from an approved medical school.
• Psychiatric residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training in a program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Medical Association.
• Certification/Licensure: Florida license to practice as a physician.
• A certification in general psychiatry and licensure in child psychiatry.
• Active DEA license from the State of Florida.
• Experience and confidence in identifying and implementing evidence-based practices in mental/ behavioral health.
• A minimum of 2 years of clinically relevant experience treating children and adolescents in a variety of settings.
• A minimum of 1 year providing medication management service to child and adolescent patients with substantial competence in psychopharmacology.
• Experience working in an office setting with thought leader psychiatrists and psychologists and clinicians.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a crisis.
• Proficient notetaking and record-keeping skills.
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms for virtual consultations.
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Comfortable and familiar with the cultural needs of a Jewish population.

We offer a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP

Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace