Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self‐determination. Your work will play a crucial role in assisting children and youth and their families through crises to success.

We are actively seeking an experienced Child Psychiatrist to provide oversight in support in Mercer County, NJ.  The Psychiatrist provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community. This position will be working with youth with IDD. 

Responsibilities

• Dedicate a minimum of 3 clinical hours per month per youth (supporting 9 youth per month) approximately 10 hours a week
• Complete, along with the RN, Assessment to identify evident medical conditions that may be contributing to target behaviors in the home and community
• Coordinate medical care with the youth’s primary and specialty care providers
• Collaborate with primary treating physicians of youth enrolled in the program
• Consultation with psychiatric hospitals regarding the treatment of individuals with IDD and mental or behavioral health needs
• Participate in recurring team meetings, as needed
• Complete a Psychiatric Intake Assessment and report (within the first week)
• Participate in the development of the initial treatment and safety and soothing plan (within the first 24 hours
• Participate in medication management meetings (monthly)
• Complete clinical visits with youth as needed
• Provide training and consultation to staff, families, and providers, including ongoing organization and conducting of treatment team meetings
• Participate in on‐site meetings with youth and families, as needed
• Attend treatment team meetings (monthly)
• 24/7 availability by contract
• At least 75% of each clinical hours must be dedicated to face‐to‐face interaction with youth and/or families,
  and the time remaining may be dedicated to all ancillary tasks such as documentation in the youth’s record of
  services provided, meetings, consultation, telephone calls, relevant research, and supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• New Jersey Board Certified or Board Eligible Child / Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Extensive experience treating individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Day 1
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to: RESUMES-POSITIVEOPTIONS@COMOP.ORG 

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V