CPEP Psychiatrist — Crisis & Emergency Care

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 268,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Loan Forgiveness

Malpractice Coverage

FSAs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx seeks a Psychiatrist to join the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) as a Psychiatrist - CPEP. The role focuses on evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms in crisis, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team at a Level I Trauma Center.

You will prescribe medications, conduct risk assessments, provide psychoeducation, supervise clinicians, and participate in teaching medical students and

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
• Stabilize patients in crisis, often involving conditions such as severe depression, psychosis, suicidal ideation, or substance intoxication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Prescribe and manage medications, often with a focus on antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics.
• Perform psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients and their families, including information about diagnoses, treatment options, and crisis prevention strategies.
• Document all patient interactions and treatment plans in accordance with medical record-keeping standards.
• Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in emergency psychiatry.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.
• Provide supervision and education to medical students and residents.

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx seeks a Psychiatrist to join the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) as a Psychiatrist - CPEP. The role focuses on evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms in crisis, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team at a Level I Trauma Center.

You will prescribe medications, conduct risk assessments, provide psychoeducation, supervise clinicians, and participate in teaching medical students and