Lifestance seeks a dedicated Child Psychiatrist - Outpatient for a full-time opportunity in Nyack, New York. This role supports infants through adolescents by delivering specialized psychiatric services in a clinic-based setting where passion for outstanding patient care drives every decision.

Role Overview

As the Child Psychiatrist - Outpatient with Lifestance in Nyack, New York, you will serve young patients and families seeking reliable mental health support. The position centers on outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management of emotional and behavioral concerns while upholding rigorous clinical standards. Full-time clinicians collaborate across disciplines to expand access to high-quality care for the local community and contribute to better long-term outcomes for children.

Core Duties

• Perform thorough psychiatric assessments of children and adolescents presenting with mood, anxiety, developmental, or behavioral challenges.
• Formulate evidence-based treatment plans that may include medication management, brief psychotherapy, or coordinated referrals.
• Engage families and caregivers in education and shared decision-making throughout the treatment course.
• Document encounters accurately and maintain compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory guidelines.
• Partner with therapists, primary care providers, and school resources to ensure integrated support for each patient.
• Review progress regularly and adjust interventions to promote stability and healthy development.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with residency training in psychiatry and fellowship specialization in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted medical license to practice in New York State.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care excellence and clinical quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working effectively with families, multidisciplinary colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to manage a full-time outpatient caseload while maintaining detailed clinical records.

About Lifestance

Lifestance welcomes clinicians who share its vision of better well-being through combined mental and physical health services. The organization works to help individuals experience more satisfying daily lives by widening the local availability of dependable, reasonably priced, and customized behavioral health resources on an everyday basis. As a quickly expanding national collection of behavioral health practices, Lifestance builds high-performing clinical teams that put patient needs first.

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