Paving The Way Multi Service Institute

Position Summary

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute (PTWMSI) is seeking a licensed Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults within our behavioral health programs.

This is a hybrid position. While some services may be provided via telehealth, the Psychiatrist must be available and willing to provide regular in-person care between 1-2 days to support clinical quality, patient engagement, and team collaboration.

The Psychiatrist will serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will report directly to the Medical Director. This role requires a commitment of 12 -15 hours per week, including direct clinical care and participation in team-based activities such as multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments

Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care

Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical staff

Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and medication adherence

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Team Collaboration & Care Coordination

Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case consultations

Collaborate with therapists, case managers, care coordinators, and supervisors to ensure continuity of care

Provide clinical guidance and consultation to staff as appropriate

Support integrated, trauma-informed, and person-centered care approaches

Compliance & Quality

Adhere to all applicable standards, including DBH regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, and organizational policies

Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and billing standards

Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives as required

Schedule & Expectations

Minimum 12 hours per week

Approximately 8–9 hours dedicated to direct patient care

Remaining time allocated to:

Multidisciplinary team meetings

Case consultation and care coordination

Hybrid role with required in-person availability

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Medical Director

Works collaboratively with program leadership and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia

Valid DEA registration

Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children and adolescents

Experience in community-based behavioral health or outpatient settings

Familiarity with DBH regulations and/or TJC standards

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment

Hybrid 1-2 days in person (in-person and telehealth services)

Collaborative, mission-driven behavioral health organization

Serving diverse and underserved communities in Washington, DC

About PTWMSI

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute is a community-based behavioral health organization committed to providing trauma-informed, person-centered care to children, adolescents, adults, and families across Washington, DC. Our multidisciplinary model supports whole-person care and improved outcomes for the communities we serve.