Psychiatrist (FT/PT) — Collaborative Behavioral Health

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

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.