Psychiatrist (Manhattan)

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

Job summary

Care For the Homeless in New York seeks a Psychiatrist to provide care and treatment to the center's patients as part of the PCMH team, delivering high‑quality clinical services to vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing a plan of treatment with patient education and follow‑up visits, making referrals when needed, coordinating with other health care providers, maintaining complete medical records, and participating in medical staff

Qualifications

• Current license as a psychiatrist in New York State.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in the field of psychiatry.
• Min 2 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatrist.
• Meets all the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, assessing mental disorders and recommendations for treatment.
• Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits.
• Makes referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient.
• Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record.
• Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient.
• Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures.
• Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws.
• Participates as a member of committees as requested by the Medical Director.
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as requested by the Medical Director.
• Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the Medical Director.
• Loan Repayment Assistance: NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in an HPSA.

Education

Residency in Psychiatry

NY State Psychiatrist License

Job description

SUMMARY

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing care and treatment to the center's patients.

This employee will work as part of the PCMH team with the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, assessing mental disorders and recommendations for treatment
• Provides services in accordance with generally acceptable standards of medical practice
• Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
• Makes referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
• Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record
• Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
• Adheres to the center's established policies and procedures
• Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws
• Participates as a member of committees as requested by the Medical Director
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as requested by the Medical Director
• Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the Medical Director

Loan Repayment Assistance: We are a member of the National Health Service Corps: NHSC.hrsa.gov. Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, you must serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Current license as a psychiatrist in New York State.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in the field of psychiatry
• Meets all the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff.
• Min 2 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatrist

Pay Range

$200,000 - $210,000