FBH Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Catholic Community Services
- Vancouver, WA, United States
- Sep 30, 2026
Job Description
*WE'RE EXPANDING!*
*PART-TIME, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST / MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER*
*VANCOUVER, WA / PORTLAND METRO AREA *
(PROVIDING IN-PERSON SERVICES IN OUR VANCOUVER, WA - SALMON CREEK LOCATION)
Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.
*WHO WE ARE: *
We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 800 energetic and compassionate employees.
*WHAT WE VALUE: *
Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!
We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We approach service provision with humility and passion, demonstrated through compassionate and respectful interactions with youth and families. We offer alternatives to restrictive levels of care and stand strong to advocate with child-serving systems to provide the most normative, least-restrictive services in order to keep youth in their community.
*WHAT WE OFFER: *
* Opportunity to work with innovative therapeutic team who are serving youth and family in their home and community.
* Part-time employment (3+ days per week).
*JOB SUMMARY:*
* Conducts psychiatric assessment of Consumers, including both children and parents/guardians who are being served by the program.
* Participates in regular intervention reviews and ongoing treatment planning for all consumers.
* Meets regularly and as needed with consumers for medication monitoring/management; consults with families as appropriate.
* Provides regular psychiatric/medical consultation and direction to clinical staff.
* Evaluates medication needs, prescribes, and supervises ongoing medication needs for all assigned clients.
* Participates in community collaborations and planning efforts.
* Consults regularly with leadership around service needs.
* Completes all paperwork and record keeping required of position.
* Provides after-hours, on-call consultation via phone, as needed.
* Psychiatrist provides consultation with PMHNP staff on complex cases or when requested.
* Other duties may be included.
*WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:*
* Psychiatrist should be: licensed to practice medicine in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA). Board Certified as Adolescent Psychiatrist (or BE certification).
* Nurse Practitioner should be: Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and licensed to practice in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA).
* Two years’ experience working with children and families in a clinical setting with strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family involvement.
* Demonstrated competence in assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation and current, sound prescriptive practices for seriously mentally ill children.
* Commitment to strengths-based, family-centered, and individually-tailored clinical approaches.
* Ability to understand and work with multiple client-serving systems (mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice/courts, public health, social services).
* Commitment to working collaboratively with staff of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience and to promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Must successfully pass required background clearances, prior to employment offer.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrated commitment to a workplace which embraces diversity and social justice and equity.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to consult with staff.
* Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
* Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services.
*ABOUT VANCOUVER*
Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers quality, affordable cost of living.
Enjoy all the area has to offer:
* Explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic.
* Perhaps, you are a hardcore mountain biker looking to get some fresh air in lush forests, a fisherman who enjoys landing the perfect salmon, a birdwatcher looking for a red-tailed hawk, or seeking to snowshoe at Mt. Helens – Vancouver USA is the place for you!
To apply with your resume, a brief application and by answering a few questions, please visit our Careers Page at https://ccsww.org/careers/ and search for Vancouver, WA . For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry
Work Location: In person
*PART-TIME, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST / MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER*
*VANCOUVER, WA / PORTLAND METRO AREA *
(PROVIDING IN-PERSON SERVICES IN OUR VANCOUVER, WA - SALMON CREEK LOCATION)
Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.
*WHO WE ARE: *
We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 800 energetic and compassionate employees.
*WHAT WE VALUE: *
Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!
We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We approach service provision with humility and passion, demonstrated through compassionate and respectful interactions with youth and families. We offer alternatives to restrictive levels of care and stand strong to advocate with child-serving systems to provide the most normative, least-restrictive services in order to keep youth in their community.
*WHAT WE OFFER: *
* Opportunity to work with innovative therapeutic team who are serving youth and family in their home and community.
* Part-time employment (3+ days per week).
*JOB SUMMARY:*
* Conducts psychiatric assessment of Consumers, including both children and parents/guardians who are being served by the program.
* Participates in regular intervention reviews and ongoing treatment planning for all consumers.
* Meets regularly and as needed with consumers for medication monitoring/management; consults with families as appropriate.
* Provides regular psychiatric/medical consultation and direction to clinical staff.
* Evaluates medication needs, prescribes, and supervises ongoing medication needs for all assigned clients.
* Participates in community collaborations and planning efforts.
* Consults regularly with leadership around service needs.
* Completes all paperwork and record keeping required of position.
* Provides after-hours, on-call consultation via phone, as needed.
* Psychiatrist provides consultation with PMHNP staff on complex cases or when requested.
* Other duties may be included.
*WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:*
* Psychiatrist should be: licensed to practice medicine in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA). Board Certified as Adolescent Psychiatrist (or BE certification).
* Nurse Practitioner should be: Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and licensed to practice in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA).
* Two years’ experience working with children and families in a clinical setting with strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family involvement.
* Demonstrated competence in assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation and current, sound prescriptive practices for seriously mentally ill children.
* Commitment to strengths-based, family-centered, and individually-tailored clinical approaches.
* Ability to understand and work with multiple client-serving systems (mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice/courts, public health, social services).
* Commitment to working collaboratively with staff of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience and to promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Must successfully pass required background clearances, prior to employment offer.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrated commitment to a workplace which embraces diversity and social justice and equity.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to consult with staff.
* Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
* Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services.
*ABOUT VANCOUVER*
Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers quality, affordable cost of living.
Enjoy all the area has to offer:
* Explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic.
* Perhaps, you are a hardcore mountain biker looking to get some fresh air in lush forests, a fisherman who enjoys landing the perfect salmon, a birdwatcher looking for a red-tailed hawk, or seeking to snowshoe at Mt. Helens – Vancouver USA is the place for you!
To apply with your resume, a brief application and by answering a few questions, please visit our Careers Page at https://ccsww.org/careers/ and search for Vancouver, WA . For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at karlal@ccsww.org.
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
Expected hours: 24.0 per week
Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry
Work Location: In person
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