Clinical Psychiatrist

The Chautauqua Center, Inc. (branded as TCC Health); Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

NHSC loan repayment

403b retirement plan

4 weeks PTO

6 holidays off

Malpractice through FTCA

CEU allowance

Training and onboarding

Job summary

The Chautauqua Center (TCC Health) in Jamestown, NY seeks a licensed psychiatrist to provide outpatient behavioral health services within an integrated care setting. The role includes supervising nurse practitioners and collaborating with the medical and behavioral health teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Candidate should have MD/DO and NYS licensure, with 5+ years in ambulatory settings. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have medical degree (MD or DO) and be registered in NYS to practice psychiatry.
• Five years ambulatory or public health experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care to patients (children and adults) within an integrated care setting.
• Collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams to deliver comprehensive care.
• Supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners or students/interns as needed.
• Perform patient histories, assessments, and pharmacologic management per clinic policies.
• Ensure accurate documentation in medical records and participate in quality improvement.
• Consult with physicians on complex cases and participate in education for patients and families.

Skills

NYS psychiatric license

Ambulatory psychiatry

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Spanish preferred

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Purpose:

The psychiatrist will provide behavioral health care services to both children and adults in an integrated care center. May also provide supervision to psychiatrist nurse practitioner not yet qualified to practice solely.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for providing outpatient care to patients showing a change or decline in mental status
• Work independently with other members of the medical or behavioral health team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the clinic's Board of Directors
• Take part in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care, dental and behavioral health care to employees and patients
• Perform patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments
• Prescribe medications following the clinic's policy and relevant regulations of the State
• Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of other providers.
• Put all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations
• Formulate, execute and review healthcare education delivered to patients and families for disease prevention
• Ensure smooth communication with other health professionals for effective delivery of clinic service to patients
• Provide consultation to the clinic's nursing and medical staff for improvement in holistically treating the whole patient, which enhances overall quality service delivery of the clinic
• Provide supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners or students/interns as needed.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations required by outside organizations for various reasons (i.e. mental competency, employment, bariatric assessments, etc.).

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

• Medical degree, MD or DO is acceptable
• Registered in NYS to practice psychiatry
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, innovative
• Five years ambulatory or public health experience is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills requiredLeadership and organizational skills essential
• Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred, but not required

"Supportive environments, strong teams, and fulfilling purpose at TCC"

The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY.

Why Join TCC?

• -Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person
• -Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)
• -Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment
• -Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
• -$10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year
• -403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
• -Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off
• -Manageable Patient Caseloads
• -Work-Life Balance
• -Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
• -Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
• -4 weeks PTO (split between personal and sick banks)
• -6 Holidays off
• -New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!
• -Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO
• -Patient Centered Medical Home
• Get to know the area, includes a cost-of-living calculator! https://www.choosechq.com/live-chq/