Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

CNS Healthcare is seeking a skilled Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team on a part-time basis. As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, evaluation and management services, care coordination, assessments, consultations, medication management, and follow-up appointments for children and adolescents with a variety of mental and behavioral healthcare needs.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, evaluation and management services, care coordination, assessments, consultations, and medication management for children and adolescents.
• Assess and diagnose according to the criteria outlined in the most recently published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders.
• Consult with caregivers, parents, guardians, personal support systems, and other professionals to coordinate care and provide individualized recommendations for integrated care.
• Order and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests as deemed clinically necessary.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including controlled substances and other classifications of medications.
• Recommend and encourage the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for tobacco, alcohol, and opioid use disorders.
• Provide education on chronic health conditions, disease processes, healthy lifestyle management, vaccinations, and medication management.
• Participate in case reviews, recommend treatment approaches, and contribute to the establishment of psychiatric programs, policies, and procedures.
• Engage in publication opportunities and testify in judicial proceedings as needed.

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited School of Medicine.
• Completion of a residency in Psychiatry and fellowship in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Obtain or possess and maintain Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) credential within 90 days of employment.
• Active board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Current, unrestricted, State of Michigan license to practice as a medical doctor.
• Valid and unrestricted Michigan controlled substance license.
• Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
• DATA 2000 Waiver to treat opioid use disorders from the DEA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior clinical experience and demonstrated proficiency in medical management, crisis, and behavior management techniques for children and adolescents.

CNS Healthcare is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. We employ approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually. Our mission is to serve the people of our communities, and we use a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for medical or religious exemptions.