Director of Nursing

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. Contact us for more information. Full benefits are available for full-time roles.

If you're excited about the potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!