Psychiatry – Faculty Central Attending ED – Physician – Manhattan, NY

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Faculty Attending Psychiatrists to provide telehealth consultations for patients in Adult Medical EDs. This role involves staffing a telemedicine consultation model, responding to psychiatric consult requests, and facilitating patient admissions across the health system. The position offers an academic appointment with opportunities for career growth, situated within a vibrant community committed to advancing mental health treatment. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least one year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide tele-psychiatry consultation and follow-up to patients in various medical EDs.
• Facilitate rapid admissions for patients in need.

Skills

Tele-psychiatry consultation

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Adult Psychiatry

NYS license to practice medicine

Job description

Psychiatry – Faculty Central Attending ED – Physician – Manhattan, NY

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Description

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking several Faculty Attending Psychiatrists to provide consultation using telehealth for patients in Adult Medical EDs across the Health System.

Position Summary:

The position will staff a hub/spoke telemedicine consultation model for patients across several adult Medical EDs requiring consultation, across the Mount Sinai Health system. The central pool of psychiatry attending providers will respond to psychiatric consult requests from medical EDs, as well as help coordinate admissions across MSHS facilities. The psychiatrist will work closely with the Clinical Command Center and facilitate transfers from within the Health System as well as non-MSHS hospitals.

The Icahn School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees committed to discovering the causes of, and better treatments for, mental illness and substance use disorders. We are ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding, and listed as one of the top regional hospital departments by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

Position Description:

• Provide tele-psychiatry consultation and follow-up to patients in various medical EDs across MSHS, from a central location or home
• In collaboration with the Command Center, facilitate rapid admissions for patients in need
• Evaluate requests for inpatient transfers and facilitate acceptance from non-MSHS facilities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues as an integral part of a health system

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Adult Psychiatry
• Possess NYS license to practice medicine
• At least one year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills required
• Must possess highly collaborative and proactive approach, and demonstrate commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in and grow a team-oriented, performance-driven department
• Qualifications for Assistant Professor or higher level required

The position includes an academic appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine, with many opportunities for career growth. Compensation ranges from $225K to $285K (excluding bonuses/incentives and benefits).