Collaborative Care Services for NPs & PAs
Collaborative Psychiatric Care for Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
Dr. Amer Smajkic, MD, is double board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry and is highly regarded for his clinical expertise and commitment to advancing psychiatric care through mentorship and collaboration. He has extensive experience training Nurse Practitioners in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and complex psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
Many clinicians trained and mentored by Dr. Smajkic have gone on to join Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates (CCPA), helping ensure that children, adolescents, and adults throughout Chicago, Hinsdale, and the western suburbs have access to consistent, compassionate, and evidence-based psychiatric care. This collaborative model allows patients and families to benefit from a team of skilled clinicians who share a strong foundation in psychiatric assessment and medication management.
At Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates, we provide comprehensive psychiatric consultation and collaborative care for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) seeking additional psychiatric expertise. Our board-certified psychiatrists work alongside primary care and behavioral health clinicians to support complex clinical decision-making, strengthen treatment planning, and promote positive patient outcomes.
Our Collaborative Care Services Include
- Diagnostic consultation for children, adolescents, and adults
- Medication consultation and treatment recommendations
- Case consultation for complex or challenging presentations
- Support with ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, autism, and behavioral concerns
- Guidance on evidence-based psychopharmacology
- Recommendations for monitoring, follow-up, and treatment adjustments
- Support with interdisciplinary coordination and continuity of care
Our collaborative care model is designed for clinicians who manage behavioral health conditions in primary care, outpatient, or community-based settings and want timely access to psychiatric expertise.
By partnering with Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates, NPs and PAs can expand their clinical support while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care. Together, we strive to provide coordinated, developmentally informed, and clinically sound treatment that meets the needs of each patient and family.