Child Psychiatrist

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Job Title: Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Department: Behavioral Health
Location: Far Rockaway, Queens
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $330,000 - $360,000

Make an Impact in a Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Behavioral Health Facility

Join EHS’s mission-driven Behavioral Health team and become part of something truly transformative. This is an opportunity to practice in a newly opened, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health facility at the Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion, designed from the ground up to elevate patient care, enhance the provider experience, and expand access to high-quality psychiatric services.

This facility reflects EHS’s unwavering commitment to the community we serve, expanding access, modernizing the care delivery, and creating an environment where clinicians can flourish.

About the Role

The Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan in an outpatient community mental health setting. The psychiatrist will deliver evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, in alignment with standards established by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

This role blends clinical excellence, collaboration, and leadership—supporting patients with complex behavioral health needs while helping shape an innovative model of care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults
• Deliver medication management, including psychopharmacology, long-acting injectables, and medication optimization
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and relevant medical assessments
• Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic and laboratory results into treatment planning
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Participate in crisis intervention and urgent clinical support when needed
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans in accordance with NYSOMH standards
• Lead or participate in medication groups and patient education initiatives
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes
• Provide supervision and teaching to residents and medical students (as applicable)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and New York State behavioral health regulations

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional

• Practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility
• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking clinical program with strong leadership support
• Work in a setting designed to reduce barriers, streamline care, and improve patient experience
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence
• Make a direct and lasting impact on the mental health of the surrounding community

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted New York State medical license issued by the New York State Education Department
• Active DEA registration and New York State controlled substance certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Subspecialty training or board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience in outpatient or community mental health settings
• Strong psychopharmacology experience, including complex medication management
• Prior teaching or supervisory experience with trainees
• Familiarity with New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and documentation standards

Ideal Candidate

You are a clinician who values both clinical excellence and meaningful connection. You thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about serving diverse populations, and are excited by the opportunity to help shape care delivery in a modern, purpose-built facility.