PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTANT -PART TIME
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The Foundation Schools
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Summary
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for students. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists to provide clinical coverage.
Job Description
Description
Compensation: $140.00 – $170.00 per hour (Depending on experience and credentials)
Hours: 8–10 hours per week (Flexible days)
Start Date: November 2026
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our clinical team. This is a part-time position providing comprehensive psychiatric services during our regular and extended school year programs (late August through late July).
Role & Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and staff.
- Provide clinical coverage and consultations for students within our programs.
On-Site Requirement: Our psychiatrists generally work on-site for approximately 75% of their total work hours to ensure strong collaboration with our students and staff.
Additional Hours: The core position is for 8-10 hours at our Gaithersburg location. However, if you are interested in additional hours, there is potential for extra shifts available at our other schools located in Largo and Landover, Maryland.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Doctor of Medicine
- At least 3 years of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disabilities
- Experience in a special education school setting preferred
- Current Maryland Physician and Surgeon license
- Current Maryland Certificate for Controlled Dangerous Substances
- Current USDOJ/DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Founded in 1975, The Foundation Schools gives students with emotional disabilities and autism another chance to reach their full potential. Today we serve 300 students in the Washington metropolitan area with emotional disabilities and autism in grades K-12 The Foundation Schools is a collection of nonpublic special education day schools approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our purpose is to inspire, uplift and motivate our students to strive for a bright future and believe they can achieve their dreams.
The Foundation Schools are guided by the philosophy that all students can experience success. Our staff works tirelessly to address the challenges that interfere with our students’ academic and therapeutic progress, including but not limited to: providing individualized educational and therapeutic services and supports, basic needs, parent support, and connecting our families to community resources. The services we provide improve the lives of our students and by extension their families and create a foundation so they can create sustainable futures for themselves.
From transitioning back to the public schools, to college and career exploration, to graduating high school, the students of The Foundation Schools demonstrate they can discover success and inspire us all.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Management
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Largo, MD
Founded in 1975, The Foundation Schools gives students with emotional disabilities and autism another chance to reach their full potential. Today we serve 300 students in the Washington metropolitan area with emotional disabilities and autism in grades K-12 The Foundation Schools is a collection of nonpublic special education day schools approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our purpose is to inspire, uplift and motivate our students to strive for a bright future and believe they can achieve their dreams.
The Foundation Schools are guided by the philosophy that all students can experience success. Our staff works tirelessly to address the challenges that interfere with our students’ academic and therapeutic progress, including but not limited to: providing individualized educational and therapeutic services and supports, basic needs, parent support, and connecting our families to community resources. The services we provide improve the lives of our students and by extension their families and create a foundation so they can create sustainable futures for themselves.
From transitioning back to the public schools, to college and career exploration, to graduating high school, the students of The Foundation Schools demonstrate they can discover success and inspire us all.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Education Management
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Largo, MD
