Psychiatrist

True North Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 273,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with employer match

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, A

Malpractice insurance (occurrence)

PTO + CME time

NHSC loan forgiveness programs

FSAs and commuting benefits

Job summary

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Nassau County, NY seeks a dedicated Psychiatrist to join a multidisciplinary clinical team. This full-time role offers a daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 30-35 hours weekly) with responsibilities across assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of care.

The position emphasizes high-quality care delivered to a diverse community, with opportunities for collaboration, ongoing education, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited program.
• Board certification and NY licensure.
• Minimum 24 CME credits every 2 years.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and billing requirements.
• NPI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Manage, monitor, and document psychiatric medications and therapies.
• Order and interpret relevant tests.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and wellness.
• Coordinate with primary care and behavioral health teams for continuity.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and coding.
• Participate in peer reviews and ongoing education.
• Comply with regulatory standards and billing requirements.
• Split time between two Nassau County locations, one site per day.
• Provide on-call/ emergency coverage as required.

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Board Certification

New York State licensure

CME credits 24 per credentialing cycle

CPR/ AED Certification

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Excellent communication and organizational skills

NPI knowledge

Tools

ECW

Job description

Psychiatrist

Compensation: $273,000 to $285,000per year

Job Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday. 30-35 hours per week.

Our client, 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 provides an incredibly rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse community.

Operating on a predictable, daytime schedule, this position allows you to make a profound clinical impact while working alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 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

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

Benefits:

• 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 convenient pre-tax commuting cost contributions

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.