Psychiatrist

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Refuah Health is a federally qualified health center offering comprehensive care in Rockland and Sullivan Counties. We are over one hundred healthcare professionals strong with three decades' experience providing unparalleled patient care. As an FQHC, we specialize in accessible and affordable care for low income and high-risk residents. We believe in the power of people to create great care and we are inviting the best healthcare professionals to build their career with us!

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced candidate for the role of Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Team. The Psychiatrist will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments and conducting regular follow-up appointments to monitor the patient's progress. The Psychiatrist will provide behavioral health treatment for a wide-variety psychiatric disorders and help with all aspects of patient care including diagnosis, treatment, collaboration and consultations.

To be successful as a Psychiatrist, you should have a strong passion for helping patients overcome and manage their mental health. Top candidates will be excellent listeners and communicators.

Why Refuah:

• Join a collegial team of healthcare professionals
• Five modern state of the art facilities
• Flexible schedules for maximum work-life balance
• Financial stability with no billing or overhead responsibility

Psychiatrist Responsibilities:

• Assessing patients through interviews, observations, tests and medical history reviews.
• Diagnosing patients accurately.
• Developing comprehensive treatment plans and prescribing medication as needed.
• Consulting with other medical professionals and psychologists.
• Regularly following up with the patient to check progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.
• Thoroughly documenting each patient's diagnosis, symptoms, medication, treatment effectiveness, etc.
• Providing patient with emotional support and strategies to help manage their disorder.
• Researching new developments in psychiatry and mental health.
• Provides coverage for other providers after hours or when away.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures and supports the Compliance Program.
• Contributes to organizational operations by performing other duties as may be required.

Refuah Benefits (need to work 30 hours a week to receive specific benefits)

• Competitive Compensation : Enjoy the security of financial stability with no billing or overhead responsibility
• Our facilities are eligible for NHSC Loan Repayment and NYS Public Loan Forgiveness to help manage your financial burden
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide full benefits, including life, health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring your well-being
• Paid Malpractice Insurance : FTCA Malpractice Coverage
• Financial Planning : Benefit from our 403B plan, ensuring your financial security for the future
• Tax Advantages : Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Cards
• Professional Growth : Support for CME activities and medical licensure ensures you stay at the forefront of your field
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy generous PTO accruals and up to 13 Paid Holidays

Live, Work and Play in Rockland!

• Situated along the majestic Hudson River
• Easy drive to New York City and airports
• Scenic waterfront villages
• Mountain vistas and parks; hiking and biking trails
• Prestigious schools and universities
• Vibrant health, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and construction industries

What You Bring to Refuah:

• Completion of a Psychiatric Residency or a Family Medicine/Psychiatry Residency in an ACGME approved residency program
• Valid NY state medical license as MD or DO
• Active NY DEA Registration
• 2 years' experience working full-time as a psychiatrist in child/adult psychiatry
• Willing to work with children, a plus
• Board of Psychiatry certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Superior listening ability and emotional intelligence
• Expert diagnostic skills
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
• Eligible to Work in the US

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make out distinctions in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Apply Today:

If you are a dedicated Psychiatrist looking to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply. Join Refuah in transforming the healthcare experience. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team.

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