Psychiatrist, Part-time

6 Degrees Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 207,000 - 227,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan with employer match

Medical, Dental, Life, AD&D coverage

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

PTO with vacation, sick leave, and CME

CME reimbursement

NHSC loan forgiveness access

FSAs + pre-tax commuting

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a part-time role at an FQHC in Nassau County, NY. The position offers daytime hours, two tier options by weekly hours, and an opportunity to impact diverse communities with comprehensive psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. CME benefits and solid malpractice coverage accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution with board certification in psychiatry.
• Current NYS licensure and 24 CME credits per credentialing cycle.
• Experience with school-age and adult populations; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage medications and document interventions accurately.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; coordinate with care team.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and preventive care.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, and behavioral health staff.
• Maintain secure, timely psychiatric documentation and coding.
• Participate in peer reviews, education, and quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and two Nassau County facilities.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage as required.

Skills

Psychiatry

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Medical degree

Board Certification

New York State licensure

CME credits (24 per cycle)

Tools

ECW EHR

Job description

Psychiatrist

Job Type: Part-time, Monday - Friday.

Available Part-Time Tiers & Benefits:

• Tier 1: Part-Time (21–29 hours per week)


• Hourly rates ranging from $150 to $165 per hour (determined by qualifications and experience)


• Eligible for up to 3 days of paid Continuing Medical Education (CME)


• Robust, occurrence-based medical malpractice insurance coverage


• Tier 2: Part-Time (Under 20 hours per week)


• Flat hourly compensation model ranging from $150 to $165 per hour (no additional benefit incentives apply).


• Ideal for providers seeking an unencumbered, straight-compensation moonlighting or supplementary role.

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


• 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


• Generous CME financial reimbursement and 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. Full benefits are available for full-time roles.