LAYC

Latin American Youth Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title:
Program:
Reports to:
Job #:

Psychiatrist
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Treatment and
Rehabilitation
Social Services Director

FLSA Status:

Contractual

Last Revised:

2/17/2015

SUMMARY:
The Psychiatrist provides psychiatrist services to children and/or youth admitted into the LAYCs
mental health program.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts on-site psychiatric evaluation.

Conducts sessions regarding education on medications.
Prescribes medication to clients as needed.
Reviews diagnostic assessments and treatment plans.
Provides crisis intervention.
Documents interventions with client using progress notes and billing forms.
Enter information into ICAMS electronic record-keeping system.
Be available for case consultation around crisis intervention as needed.
Participate in monthly quality improvement committee meetings.
Meets Director to discuss and review compliance issues.
Provides input with regard to staff training
Reports on time, unless a legitimate excuse is provided;
Improves professional skills by attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions as
allowed by the time and funding constraints;
Performs other activities specifically assigned by the Director.
Adheres to all LAYC personnel policies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

MD and current professional licensure in the District of Columbia.

At least three year- experience working with adolescents within a culturally diverse population
Complete FBI and local police; medical evaluation and child abuse and neglect clearance
Knowledge of services and resources in the areas of mental health, substance abuse,
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.

Ability to evaluate youths emotional, behavioral and social needs and determine the optimal
treatment strategies;
Excellent communication and organizational skills;
Ability to relate to culturally diverse population;
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
Computer proficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small
objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Mohler, Clinical Supervisor at 202.319.2225,
or Carlos Vera, Social Services Director at 202.319.2268.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s)
assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition,
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.