Job Description

:

PSCMH is seeking a skilled and compassionate

Pediatric Pain & Symptom Management Clinician

to provide specialized in-home services under the Children's Waiver (HCBS). Our mission is to support children and youth living with chronic medical conditions or life-threatening illnesses by helping them manage pain, relieve symptoms, and preserve quality of life. This service plays a vital role in reducing suffering, increasing comfort, and empowering families through clear guidance and clinical support.

As part of PSCMH's palliative care team, you will work directly with medically fragile children and their caregivers to ensure safe symptom monitoring, effective pain management strategies, and individualized care tailored to the child's specific condition.

Responsibilities:

Teach participants how to use prescribed pain medications safely and effectively Monitor symptoms, identify early warning signs, and help families recognize patterns of worsening or improving symptoms Support caregivers in understanding the child's symptoms, responding safely, and knowing when additional medical assistance is needed Provide individualized, in-person clinical guidance to manage pain, discomfort, and symptom progression Deliver goal-oriented care outlined in the HCBS Service Plan and Plan of Care Collaborate closely with the child's healthcare team and Care Manager Modify service frequency and scope as the child's medical needs evolve Complete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation

Adhere to PSCMH's compliance expectations

for Children's HCBS, including Medicaid documentation, service delivery standards, and recordkeeping requirements

Service Delivery:

Services are delivered

in-person

, 1:1 (one clinician to one participant) No hour or unit limits; service frequency is based entirely on clinical need Service intensity may increase or decrease based on the child's medical status and symptom progression

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all of the following:

Minimum one year of experience working with medically fragile children or youth

, preferably in palliative care, pain management, or complex medical care New York State licensure as one of the following:
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Pediatrician or Family Medicine Physician

, board certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

licensed in NYS (Pain and Symptom Management)
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Registered Nurse (RN)

licensed in NYS, under direct supervision of a board-certified pediatrician or physician

Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with children and caregivers

Ideal Candidate:

Warm, patient, and deeply committed to supporting medically fragile children Skilled in pain management, symptom monitoring, and caregiver education Comfortable working independently in home/community settings Excellent at documentation, communication, and collaboration with care teams Able to remain grounded, empathetic, and composed during challenging clinical situations
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $100.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road