Prescriber - Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER…

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement program through Mutual of America.
• Additional supplemental insurance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

The Prescriber/Psychiatrist for Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) plays a crucial role in providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and treatment oversight for children, adolescents, and their families receiving intensive mental health services. This position integrates psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary team setting to support comprehensive treatment planning and implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents referred to the IICAPS program.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment, medical history, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications as part of integrated recovery plans, ensuring efficacy and safety.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other team members to develop individualized recovery goals and strategies.
• Provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team regarding psychiatric issues, treatment options, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with external providers, including primary care physicians, therapists, and community agencies, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of psychiatric assessments, recovery plans, progress notes, and medication management in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, program protocols, and medication prescribing guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance psychiatric services, treatment outcomes, and patient satisfaction within the IICAPS program.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions and adjust recovery plans, as necessary.