Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 266,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical psychiatric support in primary care settings, utilizing a Collaborative Care model to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, including an MD or DO, and be board certified or eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services in a diverse urban environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required, with completion of psychiatry residency.
• Board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support behavioral healthcare in primary care clinics using the Collaborative Care model.
• Provide consultation and treatment recommendations for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration in a team setting

Synthesize medical and psychiatric data

Education

MD or DO from accredited medical school

Completion of ACGME accredited psychiatry residency

Board certified or eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

NYS License

DEA Certificate

Job description

Job Details Job Location: New York, NY Position Type: Regular Full-Time Salary Range: $266,200.00 - $276,200.00 Salary/year Job Shift: 1 Job Category: Physician Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist to the team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. The Department of Psychiatry is at the forefront of providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health services in a dynamic and diverse urban setting. We serve a vibrant community in New York City, offering a wide range of psychiatric services to individuals and families from all backgrounds across our 4-adult inpatient psychiatric units, 1 Adolescent inpatient psychiatric unit, our psychiatric emergency department, our substance use disorder services and robust adult and child ambulatory programs that deliver in-person and telehealth services. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, providing a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The hospital has a psychiatry residency program and maintains a strong academic affiliation with New York Medical College to continue its high standards of healthcare delivery, and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to Medical Director of Adult Ambulatory Behavioral Health Services in The Office of Ambulatory Care, and the Directors of Psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, the Child & Adolescent Consulting Psychiatrist is responsible for supporting behavioral healthcare in primary care clinics using the Collaborative Care model.
• Will rotate amongst different facilities providing Consulting Psychiatry support to primary care teams (e.g. PCPs, Collaborative Care social workers and nurses).
• Provide regularly scheduled (weekly) caseload consultation to the Collaborative Care Clinicians (social workers) focused primarily on patients who are new to the caseload or who are not improving as expected under current treatment plan.
• Work with Collaborative Care Clinicians to oversee the status and population health of their assigned patient caseload.
• Recommend treatment adjustments through the case review process or in ad hoc consultations, including medication recommendations and other interventions.
• Document treatment recommendations, as needed, in the medical record.
• Advise on treatment for patients who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health care.
• Be available to provide ad hoc telephone consultation to medical providers for complex patients or challenging patient situations via phone.
• Provide some direct evaluation and ongoing treatment support of patients with significant diagnostic or therapeutic challenges.
• Development and delivery of in service training for primary care providers and staff.
• Assist primary care clinics on workflow management and practice transformation toward a Collaborative Care model.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical or osteopathy school
• Completion of ACGME accredited psychiatry residency program
• Board certified or eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• NYS License and DEA Certificate
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Able to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $266,200* (board eligible); $276,200* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $447,820** (board eligible) and $434,920** (board certified).

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.