Child Psychiatrist Jobs
Child Psychiatrist jobs are open across hospitals, community mental health centers, private practices, and telehealth platforms, from resident-level to attending and medical director, with specializations in adolescent mood disorders, developmental disabilities, and forensic psychiatry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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PRN Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Fee-Split / Percentage Model)
Job Summary
The PRN Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluations and psychopharmacological care on a flexible, fee-for-service / percentage-of-collections model. Operating within an outpatient clinic or telepsychiatry setting, the psychiatrist manages an appointment schedule structured around 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 15-minute follow-up medication management encounters.
Compensation Model & Financial Terms
- Compensation Structure: Percentage of net revenue collected (or wRVU conversion rate equivalent
- Overhead & Practice Support Included: The clinic covers billing and collections, credentialing, EHR licenses, malpractice insurance (with tail coverage), intake scheduling, administrative follow-up, and clinical support staff.
- No-Show / Late-Cancellation Policy: The clinic enforces a standard late-cancellation fee policy, with the contracted percentage allocated to the physician for unbillable administrative slots.
- Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly or monthly disbursements with itemized remittance receipts showing billed CPT codes, reimbursed amounts, and contractual write-offs.
Clinic Schedule & Appointment Templates
The appointment template follows a high-efficiency outpatient psychopharmacology structure:
Appointment Type
Allotted Time Primary CPT Codes Clinical Focus
New Patient Evaluation 60 Minutes99205 / 90792Comprehensive developmental, biopsychosocial assessment, family interview, diagnosis, and initial treatment formulation.
Follow-up / Med Check15 Minutes99213 / 99214Interval symptom review, vital sign/growth monitoring, medication tolerance, dose titration, and targeted parent check-in.
- Volume Capacity: Up to 4 medication management visits per clinical hour, or 1 new evaluation plus 2 follow-ups per 90-minute block.
- Flexibility: Complete autonomy over open schedule blocks; options include weekday daytime blocks, high-demand after-school slots (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM), or weekend coverage.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Pediatric Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct thorough 60-minute intakes for children and adolescents (ages 4–18/21) presenting with ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral dysregulation.
- Pharmacotherapy & Monitoring: Deliver rapid, targeted 15-minute follow-ups evaluating symptom change, drug interactions, compliance, and developmental/metabolic parameters.
- Caregiver & Family Alignment: Direct focused parent consultations within the appointment window, providing clear psychoeducation and behavioral strategies.
- Same-Day Documentation: Complete all progress notes and submit appropriate evaluation and management (E&M) codes in the EHR by the end of each clinic block to ensure prompt claims submission and revenue cycle turnaround.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Provide concise coordination notes for embedded pediatric therapists, school personnel (504/IEP input), and primary care pediatricians.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Residency & Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN).
- Licensing: Active, unrestricted state medical license and federal DEA registration (Schedules II–V).
- Payer Credentialing: Enrolled or eligible for credentialing with major commercial insurance panels and state Medicaid.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
PRN Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Fee-Split / Percentage Model)
Job Summary
The PRN Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluations and psychopharmacological care on a flexible, fee-for-service / percentage-of-collections model. Operating within an outpatient clinic or telepsychiatry setting, the psychiatrist manages an appointment schedule structured around 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 15-minute follow-up medication management encounters.
Compensation Model & Financial Terms
- Compensation Structure: Percentage of net revenue collected (or wRVU conversion rate equivalent
- Overhead & Practice Support Included: The clinic covers billing and collections, credentialing, EHR licenses, malpractice insurance (with tail coverage), intake scheduling, administrative follow-up, and clinical support staff.
- No-Show / Late-Cancellation Policy: The clinic enforces a standard late-cancellation fee policy, with the contracted percentage allocated to the physician for unbillable administrative slots.
- Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly or monthly disbursements with itemized remittance receipts showing billed CPT codes, reimbursed amounts, and contractual write-offs.
Clinic Schedule & Appointment Templates
The appointment template follows a high-efficiency outpatient psychopharmacology structure:
Appointment Type
Allotted Time Primary CPT Codes Clinical Focus
New Patient Evaluation 60 Minutes99205 / 90792Comprehensive developmental, biopsychosocial assessment, family interview, diagnosis, and initial treatment formulation.
Follow-up / Med Check15 Minutes99213 / 99214Interval symptom review, vital sign/growth monitoring, medication tolerance, dose titration, and targeted parent check-in.
- Volume Capacity: Up to 4 medication management visits per clinical hour, or 1 new evaluation plus 2 follow-ups per 90-minute block.
- Flexibility: Complete autonomy over open schedule blocks; options include weekday daytime blocks, high-demand after-school slots (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM), or weekend coverage.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Pediatric Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct thorough 60-minute intakes for children and adolescents (ages 4–18/21) presenting with ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and behavioral dysregulation.
- Pharmacotherapy & Monitoring: Deliver rapid, targeted 15-minute follow-ups evaluating symptom change, drug interactions, compliance, and developmental/metabolic parameters.
- Caregiver & Family Alignment: Direct focused parent consultations within the appointment window, providing clear psychoeducation and behavioral strategies.
- Same-Day Documentation: Complete all progress notes and submit appropriate evaluation and management (E&M) codes in the EHR by the end of each clinic block to ensure prompt claims submission and revenue cycle turnaround.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Provide concise coordination notes for embedded pediatric therapists, school personnel (504/IEP input), and primary care pediatricians.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Residency & Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN).
- Licensing: Active, unrestricted state medical license and federal DEA registration (Schedules II–V).
- Payer Credentialing: Enrolled or eligible for credentialing with major commercial insurance panels and state Medicaid.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health83
- Korzen Health7
- Eating Recovery Center6
- University of Utah5
- SSM Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services51
- Education11
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completed residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Board certification or active board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry from ABPN
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority for controlled substances
- Experience diagnosing and treating mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and psychotic disorders in minors
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms
Tips for Your Child Psychiatrist Job Search
Tailor your CV to each practice setting
Academic medical centers, community mental health agencies, and private practices each want different things. Highlight research and teaching credentials for academic roles, and emphasize high-volume caseload experience and crisis stabilization skills for community settings.
List every subspecialty certification you hold
Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry is table stakes, but sub-specializations like forensic psychiatry, addiction medicine, or neurodevelopmental disorders set you apart. Name each certification explicitly so applicant tracking systems surface your profile for filtered searches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists child psychiatrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by patient population served
Filter your search by keywords like inpatient adolescent, early childhood, or school-based to find roles aligned with your clinical experience. Applying to openings that match your specific patient population raises your chances of clearing the first resume screen.
Prepare for a structured clinical interview component
Most hiring committees include a case presentation or clinical vignette exercise alongside the standard interview. Rehearse talking through a diagnostic formulation for a complex mood or neurodevelopmental case out loud, including your medication and therapy rationale.
Negotiate beyond base salary at offer stage
Child psychiatrist offers often include loan repayment assistance, CME allowances, and flexible scheduling, each of which has real financial value. Ask explicitly about each benefit before accepting, because not all employers volunteer these details upfront.
Child Psychiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most child psychiatrists?
The companies hiring the most child psychiatrists right now include LifeStance Health, Korzen Health, and Eating Recovery Center, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at integrated health systems and telehealth-first organizations expanding their behavioral health programs.
How many child psychiatrist jobs are remote?
About 70% of child psychiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the rapid expansion of telepsychiatry across the field. Medication management follow-ups and therapy coordination roles are most commonly offered remotely, while initial diagnostic evaluations and inpatient consults typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a child psychiatrist?
You complete a four-year medical degree, then a four-year general psychiatry residency, followed by a two-year accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry. After your fellowship, you sit for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification exam in the subspecialty. Many positions also require a state medical license and DEA registration before your start date.
How do you get hired as a child psychiatrist with little experience?
Completing your fellowship is the primary credential employers require, so graduating from an accredited program is your baseline. From there, target community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers, which often hire new fellows and offer structured supervision. Highlighting any clinical rotations in underserved populations, school-based settings, or inpatient units strengthens your application when direct post-fellowship experience is limited.
What does the child psychiatrist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen conducted by a physician recruiter or department chair, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with clinical leadership, a tour of the facility, and a case-based discussion or informal grand rounds presentation. Final interviews often include a conversation with administrative or compliance staff covering credentialing requirements and call coverage expectations before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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