Crisis Psychiatry Attending Physician – CPEP Leader

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is seeking an Attending Physician Psychiatrist to lead the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). The role involves assessment and treatment of crisis patients and supervision of Psychiatry Residents, NPs, and PAs in the emergency setting.

Responsibilities include supervising clinical care, ensuring appropriate orders and documentation, and maintaining active ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Attending Physician Psychiatrist with previous experience in a CPEP or other emergency Psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients presenting with behavioral health crisis requiring immediate intervention and potential inpatient admission.
• Supervise Psychiatry Residents, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP).
• Maintain ACLS and PALS certifications and ensure proper documentation and orders for patients in the CPEP.
• Provide training related to care of the Psychiatric patient in crisis for staff in the CPEP.
• Promptly assess new patients arriving to CPEP and respond to urgent and emergent events.
• Participate in Departmental Incident Management meetings to review adverse outcomes and corrective actions.

Job description

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is seeking an Attending Physician Psychiatrist to lead the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). The role involves assessment and treatment of crisis patients and supervision of Psychiatry Residents, NPs, and PAs in the emergency setting.

Responsibilities include supervising clinical care, ensuring appropriate orders and documentation, and maintaining active ACLS/PALS certifications.