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.