Psychiatrist (47929) (New York)

Summary

Care For the Homeless fights homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered health care, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families, and by advocating for policies to ameliorate, prevent and end homelessness.

Locations

• Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter - Bronx, NY 10467
• Blondell Health Center - Bronx, NY 10471
• 30th Street Health Center - New York, NY 10002

Job Description

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

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.

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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatrist.