Psychiatrist

Apicha Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a Psychiatrist to address behavioral health needs of patients in Jackson Heights, NY. The role involves psychiatric evaluations, prescription management (including MAT), and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

The position reports to the Director of Medicine and offers a competitive annual salary in the $250,000 to $320,000 range with full-time or part-time options. NYS license, BLS, and DEA are required; MAT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year medical school; completed residency in appropriate field.
• Must possess a current NYS physician license and be board eligible/certified in field of specialty.
• BLS-certified.
• DEA license.
• MAT certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisis.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnose psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including MAT as appropriate.
• Monitor treatment course and side effects; adjust medications as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain documentation and stay updated on patient care regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

Four-year medical degree

Job description

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CLINIC Full Time Professional Jackson Heights, NY, US

Salary Range: $250,000.00 To $320,000.00 Annually

Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Position Title: Psychiatrist (Full Time or Part Time)

Reports to: Director of Medicine

Position Summary:

The Psychiatrist will address the behavioral health needs of patients and clients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications. The primary function of the Psychiatrist is to diagnose, prescribe medication, monitor medication side effects and participate in the treatment process. The Psychiatrist will provide services within the scope of the practitioner’s license, certification and professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine clients’ diagnosis and psychiatric needs, prescribe the medication to be utilized during the course of treatment, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and substance use treatment, monitor treatment course and provide education.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric updates, health monitoring, and crisis intervention as needed and required by regulations.
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Work collaboratively with care teams, functioning as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary conferences to address the complex medical and psychosocial needs of clients.
• Participate in efforts to support Apicha’s primary care and Behavioral health integration efforts
• Ensure appropriate transitions of care with external Article 31 providers, hospitals, etc.
• Write reports and documentation as required.
• Keep abreast of current developments in patient care management, health care legislation, and community resources.
• Maintain professional relations with all clinic staff and clients.
• Participate regularly in staff development activities, including regular behavioral health, provider and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a four (4) year recognized medical school; must have completed residency in appropriate field.
• Must possess a current NYS physician license and be a Board eligible/certified in field of specialty.
• BLS-certified.
• DEA license.
• MAT Certified preferred.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the skills to appropriately assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisis.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.