Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Position Summary
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.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff
- Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and medication adherence
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Team Collaboration & Care Coordination
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations
- Collaborate with therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and supervisors to ensure continuity of care
- Provide clinical guidance and consultation to staff as appropriate
- Support integrated, trauma-informed, and person-centered care approaches
Compliance & Quality
- Adhere to all applicable standards, including DBH regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, and organizational policies
- Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and billing standards
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives as required
Schedule & Expectations
- Minimum 12 hours per week
- Approximately 89 hours dedicated to direct patient care
- Remaining time allocated to:
- Multidisciplinary team meetings
- Case consultation and care coordination
- Hybrid role with required in-person availability
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to the Medical Director
- Works collaboratively with program leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia
- Valid DEA registration
- Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Experience in community-based behavioral health or outpatient settings
- Familiarity with DBH regulations and/or TJC standards
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Work Environment
- Hybrid 1-2 days in person (in-person and telehealth services)
- Collaborative, mission-driven behavioral health organization
- Serving diverse and underserved communities in Washington, DC
About PTWMSI
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.
Flexible work from home options available.