Child Psychiatrist

Company: Fair Haven Community Health Care
Location: New Haven
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Fair Haven Community Health Care For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. Job purpose Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) has an integrated, multi-program Behavioral Health Department that provides group therapy, individual therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programming, substance use treatment, medication management, school-based care and community linkages to individuals across the age spectrum. The Child Psychiatrist provides child psychiatric and consultative care for patients using our integrated care model that is designed to address complex health and social challenges in a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Duties and responsibilities The Child Psychiatrist treats mental, emotional and behavioral issues in children. Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health typical duties include but are not limited to: Meet with patients to assess their illnesses, problems, or limitations. Diagnose and manage affective, thought, personality, developmental, and anxiety disorders. Create treatment plans, utilize therapies and counseling, and determine whether psychiatric medication is required. Assist patients in dealing with stressful situations and with making behavioral changes. Support patients through educating family members or guardians. Review and attest to the medical necessity for behavioral health treatment plans for child patients receiving behavioral health services at FHCHC. Perform appropriate and iterative laboratory monitoring of individuals on pharmacotherapy, when indicated. As a member of the behavioral health team, contribute to the development and implementation of behavioral health clinical programming when invited to do so by the Director. Support more junior clinicians in the Behavioral Health Department through clinical case conferences, treatment plan review, and mentorship. Work with departmental leadership to measure and continuously improve the quality of behavioral health care provided to FHCHC patients. Work well in a team and regularly communicate/coordinate with other behavioral health and primary care clinicians, social service providers, and care coordinators to provide services for shared patients. Complete all required documentation for intakes, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews, authorizations, billing, and licensure within a timely manner. Participate in professional, educational and teaching activities as interests and licensure requirements dictate, such as: continuing education activities, peer review, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of community groups. Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Perform other necessary duties required by FHCHC to provide high quality health care. Qualifications MD or DO and completion of psychiatry residency training program and two years of specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry required. Must be licensed in the State of CT. Oral and written fluency in English required; Spanish highly desired. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient integrated care setting is highly desirable; familiarity with electronic health record system is essential, experience with Epic preferred. Direct Reports None American with Disabilities Requirements: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis. Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Powered by JazzHR MMzY5osH1G

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