Per Diem Psychiatrist, Correctional Health Services *Monday 8am-4pm*

PAGNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occurrence-based Medical Malpractice policy coverage

Job summary

PAGNY is seeking a Psychiatrist for the Division of Correctional Health Services, providing high-quality psychiatric care in New York City's jail system. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, a New York State medical license, and completion of a psychiatric residency. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, providing treatment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with individuals facing a diverse range of mental health issues. PAGNY is committed to diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience caring for individuals with serious mental illness in an institutional setting.
• New York State license to practice Medicine in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and consultations.
• Engage in weekly clinical supervision with psychiatric leadership.
• Participate in team meetings to create individual treatment plans.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic interventions

Psychopharmacologic interventions

Team-based psychiatric care

Documentation skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Completion of a 4-year US accredited psychiatric residency program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Summary

Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re‑entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Medical Director of Mental Health or a supervising Psychiatrist in the Division of Correctional Health Services, this full‑time position requires the provision of high‑quality, team‑based psychiatric care, including psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic interventions, for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system. The psychiatric service strives to provide safe, holistic, and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units (mental observation units) for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24‑hour outpatient‑level clinic in each facility, substance use treatment, integrated re‑entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city. Each of the 12 facilities in the jail system has unique patient population and environmental characteristics; each Psychiatrist will be matched with the population that most closely meets their clinical expertise and desired work location. Experience working in correctional settings is not required, however the ability to work closely and effectively with multiple other disciplines including security staff is critical.

• Provides psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow‑ups and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals enrolled in the mental health service.
• Provide consultation to non‑prescribing mental health staff and medical staff about diagnosis, treatment and/or the need for psychiatric medication.
• Participate in team meetings with the treatment staff, on a daily basis if working on a mental observation unit and on a weekly basis if working in one of the clinics.
• Regularly participate in the creation of individual treatment plans for patients, and review plans already in place.
• Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalizations. If a patient is hospitalized, maintain contact with the psychiatric staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a timely, concise and clear manner.
• Provide clinical supervision as needed for psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Engage in weekly clinical supervision with Psychiatric leadership.
• Provide clinical supervision for Psychiatric volunteers (resident or fellow) as needed, including appropriate direct supervision and documentation of evaluation and feedback.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Psychiatrist or Mental Health Manager for the facility, Medical Director or Chief of Service for Psychiatry, or their respective designees.

This position will be on various locations on Rikers Island.

Schedule:
Monday: 8 am–4 pm

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree.
• New York State license to practice Medicine, in good standing.
• Completion of a 4‑yr. US accredited psychiatric residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the ABPN.
• At least 2 years' experience taking care of individuals with serious mental illness in an institutional setting.

Benefits

• Occurrence‑based Medical Malpractice policy coverage.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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