Psychiatrist

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 273,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with 3% match

Health, Prescription, Dental, Life, AD

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Nassau County FQHC in Nassau County, NY seeks a Psychiatrist for a daytime, full-time schedule with two site rotations per day. You’ll deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to both school-age and adult patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication management, diagnostics, patient education, and care coordination across teams, with adherence to regulatory standards and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited college or university.
• Board certification and NY State licensure.
• 24 CME credits per credentialing cycle.
• Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification.
• Strong ability to support the Medical Director to provide excellent quality of care.
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party billing requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements.
• National Provider Identifier.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, accurate diagnoses, and treatment plans for school-age and adult populations.
• Manage, monitor, and document psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions.
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, preventive care, and holistic wellness.
• Coordinate with primary care, specialists, and behavioral health staff for continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate psychiatric documentation and proper clinical coding.
• Participate in peer reviews, clinical education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and billing regulations.
• Split time between two Nassau County locations, one site per day.
• Participate in on-call and emergency coverage as required.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree

New York State licensure

CME credits 24

Job description

Location: Nassau County, NY | Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 30-35 hours per week | Compensation: $273,000 to $285,000 per year

Overview

A well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Nassau County, NY is seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatrist to join their clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse community on a predictable, daytime schedule, while collaborating with a highly multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, accurate diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans for both school-age and adult populations
• Manage, monitor, and document psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions competently
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Educate patients and their families on mental health treatment plans, preventative care, and holistic wellness practices
• Partner and coordinate closely with primary care providers, specialists, and behavioral health staff to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, secure, and timely psychiatric medical documentation, ensuring proper clinical coding
• Participate actively in peer reviews, clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and required continuing education
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, federal, and billing regulatory standards
• Split operational time efficiently between two designated facility locations in Nassau County, one site per day
• Participate in on-call and emergency psychiatric coverage as required by the organization

Required qualifications

• Medical degree conferred by an accredited college or university
• Board Certification and New York State licensure
• 24 Continued Medical Education (CME) credits per credentialing cycle (2 years)
• Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification
• Strong ability to support the Medical Director to provide excellent quality of care to patients
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party billing requirements
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory requirements
• National Provider Identifier

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience with IDD/ASD population
• Experience with community healthcare operations and familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Center organizations
• Familiarity and ability to efficiently navigate EHR, experience with ECW
• Child/adolescent or geriatric experience

Compensation and benefits

• $273,000 to $285,000 per year (actual salary based on qualifications, experience, and education)
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match
• High-quality Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, and AD&D coverage
• Complete, occurrence-based medical malpractice insurance
• Robust PTO package covering vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and CME time
• Continuing Medical Education: up to $1,500 annually for full-time employees
• Access to NHSC loan forgiveness programs
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, plus pre-tax commuting cost contributions

Why this role

This position offers a predictable, daytime schedule and the chance to make a profound clinical impact while working alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.