Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician

Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

The position of Child / Adolescent Psychiatrist involves providing mental health care to children from 1st grade to high school age in a community-focused Federally Qualified Health Center in Pennsylvania. The role offers flexibility with both onsite and hybrid coverage options and supports underserved populations by offering services often on a sliding fee scale. Compensation includes competitive hourly rates and malpractice coverage, with opportunities for both locum tenens and direct hire arrangements.

Location : Small borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It is part of thePittsburgh metropolitan area. The town has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the 19th century. It features a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and community events. Its location provides a balance of small-town charm while being accessible to the amenities of larger cities nearby.

Facility : A FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) healthcare provider offering a range of services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health care, often on a sliding fee scale based on income. These centers aim to improve access to healthcare for residents of the area and often work in partnership with other community resources. Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based organizations that provide comprehensive primary care services to underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay.

Opportunity :

• Ongoing Locums contactor opportunity or direct hire. They are open to full time or part time schedule. Child Psychiatrist can provide onsite or hybrid coverage.
• Open to a locums ongoing contractor full time or part time and direct hire
• Psychiatrist will see patient from 1 st grade to high school age
• 5 PHP programs flex on hours from part time to full time
• Position available onsite or hybrid- preferred onsite for initial evaluations with flex on follow up med checks
• Allotted times are open as needed for treatment evals med checks
• Paper charted mostly Medicaid with some commercial insurances

Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Keywords :

Child Psychiatry, Adolescent Mental Health, FQHC, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Flexible Schedule, Locum Tenens, Mental Health Services, Healthcare Provider, Sliding Fee Scale