Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist

The Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist to join their faculty. The role will focus on specialized assessment, clinical care, and education related to developmental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, working in both the outpatient Pediatrics division of the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone and the NYU Child Study Center. The Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist will report to the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs of the NYU Langone Child Study Center and the Network Pediatric Medical Director at the Family Health Centers (FHC) at NYU Langone, and it involves primary responsibilities at the NYU Child Study Center’s Manhattan site (.70 FTE) and additional duties at NYU Langone’s Family Health Centers in Brooklyn (.30 FTE). This role is integral to the SAMHSA Project LAUNCH Grant, which aims to enhance the wellness of Brooklyn’s youngest children (-8 years old) by addressing their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral development, with a unique focus on assessing and diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In the work at the NYU Child Study Center (0.70FTE), the neurodevelopmental psychiatrist will work closely with the Autism Spectrum Disorders Service, the Psychopharmacology Service, and the Early Childhood Service (amongst others) to enhance the capacity of the NYU Child Study Center to provide more specialized care to children with developmental needs within these populations. In the work in Project LAUNCH (0.30 FTE), the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist will coordinate with the developmental psychologist and the developmental pediatrician to provide developmentally sensitive screening, evaluation, and treatment for children 0-8yo who require assessment for emotional or behavioral concerns. The role involves providing treatment recommendations and developing a plan of care for children, conducting further assessments in the Project LAUNCH clinic for young children referred to the program, and delivering trauma-informed care practices to prevent trauma or re-traumatization in patient care.  Additionally, the psychiatrist will provide comprehensive diagnostic assessment and, when indicated, treatment using a family-centered and culturally competent approach.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical care and teaching of developmental behavioral pediatrics in child and adolescent populations across several areas of programmatic/clinical need. This includes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, emotional disorders, intellectual disability, developmental/psychiatric concerns. The position will also provide opportunities for research, and growth in clinical research skills.

NYU Child Study Center (.70FTE)

• Provide health/behavioral health assessment (including differential diagnoses, prognosis), treatment recommendations and treatment planning for patients;
• Provide medication management for patients on medication and regular reassessment (as needed) for those assessed (but not on medication).  Medication provision includes the direct delivery of injectables;
• Provide counseling, therapy, psychoeducation about health/behavioral health and other care for patients. Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment planning goal setting;
• Provide consultations to non-medical staff on complex cases;
• Communicate with health care providers outside of the Child Study Center and interpretation of health results for client care planning;
• Provide timely and accurate completion of medical records;
• Meet standard clinician practice on-call and coverage responsibilities;
• Provide sufficient evening hours to provide appropriate clinical care;
• Attend at least 80% of case conferences and grand rounds;
• Maintain at least 80% attendance at general administrative meetings (FGP All Hands, service meetings, etc.);
• Participate in practice improvement projects that benefit the patient and program;
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the department and institution;
• Provide outreach to the professional and lay community;
• Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies;
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges;
• Notify the Clinical Director in a timely manner of all planned vacations and absences;
• Be License eligible in New York State and have New York State License by start date of position.

FHC SAMHSA Project Launch Grant (.30FTE)

• Clinical care and teaching will be provided in the outpatient setting. Our outpatient settings encompass multiple clinical sites with varied patient populations, some (notably at the FHC) including underserved, largely immigrant families;
• Teaching will entail clinical supervision and mentorship of medical students, Pediatric and Child Neurology residents and Fellows in neurodevelopmental psychiatry, as well as providing didactic teaching and guest lectures;
• The provider will be required to maintain certain good citizenship standards designed to optimize patient care and service and the smooth operation of the FHC. Such standards include but are not limited to the following: Accommodating walk–in patients, arriving for office sessions on time and remaining throughout each session, engaging in teamwork with the support staff, following FHC procedures and practice guidelines, e.g., appropriate clinical charting with complete notes and up-to-date problem and medication lists, timely completion of encounter forms, completing peer chart audits, etc.;
• The provider shall meet specialty defined productivity expectations established by the FHC network;
• At all times, Provider shall accurately and timely complete any paperwork necessary to facilitate FHC billing and reimbursement;
• Provider will participate in the FHC’s Quality program through the review of healthcare gap reports (e.g. Azara, payor gap lists) and the FHC Quality SmartSet to identify and address health maintenance gaps for patients attributed to the practice;
• Provider shall comply with the credentialing requirements of NYU Langone Hospitals Medical Staff and participate in continuing education activities;
• Provider shall adhere and support the Medical Staff bylaws, Joint Commission standards and state and federal guidelines as per the agency’s needs;
• Provider shall participate in committees and conduct other duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Provider shall attend and participate in regular site meetings;
• This role is crucial in bridging the gap between general pediatrics and psychiatry, providing a specialized focus on developmental and behavioraldisorders. The Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist will play a key role in helping families understand the unique needs of their children and the value of specialized pediatric care.

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications

• Minimum Annual Salary: $227,500
• Maximum Annual Salary: $ 251,000

The listed salary range applies to full-time employment and excludes incentive supplemental compensation and benefits. Additional opportunities for supplemental pay are available.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.  Candidates who qualify for higher faculty appointments are also encouraged to apply.  Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including faculty appointment, credentials, research history, specialty, and health system need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Additional Information:

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits and perks. These may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan, Paid Family Leave, FSA/HSA, and Paid Time Off to name a few. For a full list of benefits, please visit https://jobs.nyulangone.org/why-work-with-us/benefits-nyu-langone/#tab-id-1.

NYU Langone’s programs do not include preferences, quotas, or set asides or otherwise exclude anyone based on race, sex, or other protected categories.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of health care professionals
• Strong dedication to workplace mentorship, education and team-based care
• Graduate of a medical school approved by the New York State Education Department
• Completion of approved residency in Psychiatry and fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Must be license eligible in New York by start date of position. Candidates who are currently licensed preferred
• Board Certified in Psychiatry and Board Certified/Board eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.