Psychiatrist - Contractor

Are you a mission-driven psychiatrist who believes great mental health care should be accessible, ethical, and rooted in trauma-informed care? This is a chance to use your expertise not just to treat individuals, but to shape systems of care that truly change lives!

Child and Family Focus is a nonprofit mental health organization delivering high-quality, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services to children, youth, and families. We're seeking a Psychiatrist who will bring thoughtful leadership and a collaborative spirit to our team. This position partners closely with program leadership and prescribers to maintain clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

This is a flexible contracted role ideal for a psychiatrist who wants meaningful impact, strong clinical collaboration, and work life balance! The psychiatrist will have the option to provide services virtually, in person, or through a hybrid model based on client and program needs!

Work schedule: 20 hours per week with some evening work required. This position has flexibility in working hours! 75% of hours must be billable time. Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Board Certification/Eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
• Active, unrestricted psychiatric license in Pennsylvania
• DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe medication
• 3 or more years of experience working in community mental health, nonprofit, or public sector

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience providing supervision or consultation to advanced practice providers (CRNPs)
• Familiarity with school-based, early psychosis, or specialized mental health programs
• Prior experience working within multidisciplinary, team-based care models

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for individuals
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with state regulations, managed care organization (MCO) requirements, and Child and Family Focus policies
• Review, oversee, and approve psychiatric treatment plans, ensuring medical necessity
• Offer clinical consultation and supervision to prescribers and clinical staff, including CRNPs and interdisciplinary team members
• Serve as a psychiatric resource and be available for psychiatric emergencies, including limited availability outside of normal business hours as needed
• Collaborate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, contributing to coordinated, person-centered care
• Work closely with CRNPs and Program Directors to support operations and clinical quality
• Support quality assurance initiatives, clinical outcomes, and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices – Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment
• Participate in regularly scheduled administrative meetings as needed

Work Environment

• Assigned office: Outpatient Psychiatric Office, 2935 Byberry Road, Hatboro, PA
• Work performed in a standard office environment as well as out-of-office settings to include client homes, schools, court, medical offices, and other community settings, as needed
• Opportunity for remote work in designated spaces; remote work requires adherence to confidentiality, HIPAA-compliant standards, meeting professional standards, and maintaining all performance standards
• No inpatient or partial hospitalization care coverage!

Compensation and Benefits:

• $180 an hour
• Flexible Schedules allows for Work/Life Balance
• Built-In EHR Tools
• Covered under agency insurance
• Clearance Reimbursement

*Eligibility Requirements apply

You’ll be part of a culture that values ethical practice, clinical integrity, teamwork, and compassionate service to the community!

Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.