Psychiatrist

The Center for Discovery; Harris (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Discovery, located in Harris, NY, is seeking a Psychiatrist responsible for the management and treatment of psychiatric patients. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, providing pharmacotherapy, and ensuring coordinated care for patients ages 2.5 and up.

Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree in medicine, a completed psychiatry residency, and a current NYS medical license. The position offers opportunities to work closely with a dedicated healthcare team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathy from an accredited school.
• Completed psychiatry residency in an ACGME-accredited program.
• Current valid NYS medical license and DEA certification.
• Participation in mandatory in-services and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services including evaluations and medication management.
• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and make diagnoses.
• Maintain required medication documentation and provide education.
• Attend staff and case consultation meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Understanding of co-occurring issues

Teamwork skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathy

Completed psychiatry residency

Current NYS medical license

Valid DEA certification

Job description

Brief Description

JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist
DEPARTMENT: Clinic
REPORTS TO: Clinic Administrator

PURPOSE: The general objective of this position is to be responsible for the management and treatment of Psychiatric patients where the treatment could include psychiatric evaluations, pharmacotherapy and medication management with follow up to maintain the stability of the patient that is treated. Fully coordinated care, which could include additional counseling and understanding of co-occurring and related behavioral and physical issues is expected. Services will be provided to individuals ages 2.5 years and older.

Functions And Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric services, consisting of an initial psychiatric Evaluation, medication management and a follow-up psychiatric evaluations.
• Completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation including but not limited to making DSM V diagnosis, assessing medical, social and environmental factors that support the diagnosis, providing clear justification for prescribing medications. Makes client’s referral and recommendations to an in-patient unit or other outpatient services or facilities when needed.
• Understands their role as a mandated reporter.
• Signs and produces required client reports or documentation.
• Contacts any care companies, support services and other involved agencies as needed.
• Attends Staff Meetings and Case Consultation Meetings.
• Maintains updates and signs required medication documentation, and provides psychopharmacological education to all patients and caregivers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in medicine or osteopathy from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy in the United States of America or a valid doctoral degree from a foreign school of medicine and evidence of successful completion of the E.C.F.M.G.
• A completed psychiatry residence in an A.C.G.M.E. The Medical Director should be an American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. diplomat in general psychiatry and/or child and adolescent psychiatry and/or psychiatric subspecialties with 2 years of additional specialized training in psychiatric work with children, adolescents, and their families in an accredited residency in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• A current and valid NYS medical license.
• Valid and current D.E.A. certification.
• Compliance with all state and discipline-specific standards and regulations, including CPSL training.
• Valid Child Abuse (Act 33), Criminal History, and FBI Clearances, CPSL training certificate.
• Participation in and completion of all mandatory in-services.

Core Competencies

• Putting People First – Supports a person’s unique capacities, personality and potential
• Builds and Maintains Positive Relationships/Teamwork/Communication – Creates meaningful communication and balances team and individual responsibility
• Demonstrates Professionalism/Cultural Sensitivity – Develop professional relationships; Demonstrates professional behavior; Exhibits equity, inclusion, unity, and respect
• Supports Good Health – Promotes positive behavior and supports health and wellness (Food philosophy, diet and exercise)
• Adaptability – Modifies competing demands and changes in the work environment as needed
• Visionary Leadership – Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision

Physical Demands

• General office working conditions, such as desk work and sitting
• Use of computers and other office equipment
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and/or stooping required
• May be required to perform a two (2) person lift and/or transfer
• Required to lift equipment or materials of various weights and sizes as needed
• Transport of individuals via wheelchair and in and out of agency vehicles as needed

Work Environment

• Exposure to various environments and conditions (including but not limited to odors, temperature ranges, and noise levels)
• Exposure to human elements/excretions
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions