ACT Psychiatrist

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester is seeking a part-time psychiatrist to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team based in Staten Island, NY.

The role involves guiding the team clinically and delivering direct patient care, with roughly 16 hours per week over two days and day shifts, all in-person. The ACT team serves up to 68 patients, with collaboration among nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists and staff to keep patients engaged in their communities and reduce

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active New York Medical License.
• Active DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Guide the ACT team clinically and provide direct patient care.
• Engage patients in the community to help reduce hospitalizations.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists and office staff.

Skills

Board certification in Psychiatry

Medical License NY

DEA registration

Job description

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, a Division of St. Joseph's Medical Center, is seeking a part-time (2 days per week) psychiatrist to work in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team based in Staten Island, NY. This position is all in-person and includes meeting patients where they live and in the community.

The psychiatrist hired would be responsible for clinically guiding the team along with providing direct patient care. The ACT team enrolls up to 68 active patients. Half of these patients would be seen by the psychiatrist hired for this position and the other half by a nurse practitioner. Additional team members include registered nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists, and office support staff. All team members collaborate closely together to help patients remain engaged in the communities where they live and minimize the need for hospitalizations.

St. Vincent's Hospital is proud to bring vital behavioral health services to Staten Island through a variety of programs, including our ACT Team, Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program, and multiple residential programs. Backed by over 140 years of experience in Westchester, NY, St. Vincent's offers the full continuum of both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

Candidates applying for this position should have the following minimum job requirements:

• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
• Active New York Medical License
• Active DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $140,000 - $145,000

Schedule:

• Part-time -- two days (16 hours total) per week
• Day shift

Job Address: 1216 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305

Work Location: In-person