About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Child and Adult Psychiatrist to provide clinical oversight and collaborative support to a team of 2–3 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in an outpatient mental health setting. This contract role is ideal for a psychiatrist passionate about integrated care, team leadership, and improving access to quality behavioral health services.Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Nurse Practitioners managing child, adolescent, and adult caseloads.
Review and approve diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and medication management protocols.
Participate in monthly case reviews, quality assurance meetings, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, Medicaid guidelines, and ethical standards of psychiatric care.
Serve as a resource for complex cases, crisis intervention planning, and psychopharmacological guidance.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and/or General Psychiatry.
Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in outpatient or community mental health.
Experience supervising or collaborating with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
Familiarity with Medicaid Managed Care, CMS guidelines, and documentation standards.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Texas Medicaid, HHSC/OIG, and MCO protocols (e.g., Wellpoint, Superior, Texas Children’s Health Plan).
Experience with telepsychiatry platforms and electronic health records (EHR).
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