Senior Psychiatrist, Correctional Health Services

Overview Senior Psychiatrist, Correctional Health Services – NYC Health + Hospitals Location: Various locations on Rikers Island. Shifts: 8a - 4p; Days: Monday–Friday. This role is within the Correctional Health Services (CHS) division of NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public health care system, serving 1.4 million New Yorkers across 70+ locations. Responsibilities Serve as the psychiatric leader of the facility or program, collaborating with the Mental Health Unit Chief, Clinical Supervisors, and Supervising Psychiatrists to provide safe, holistic, and evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated patients with varying mental health needs. Lead a team-based approach that includes mental health, medical disciplines, and security staff; train, recruit, and retain high-quality staff with strong leadership and mentorship. Ensure the highest quality of mental health care within the facility and in coordination with other jail facilities, including participation in quality improvement, safety initiatives, supervision, and staff development. Design, implement, and monitor facility-specific procedures, policies, and operating manuals in collaboration with the Mental Health Unit Chief. Direct clinical supervision of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, including in vivo skills reviews and chart reviews. Coordinate regularly with other disciplines (mental health, medical, nursing, operations) and with the Department of Correction; ensure timely medication renewals. Educate staff on new developments in psychiatric care, including considerations specific to jail settings (legal influences, dual loyalty, diversion concerns). Ensure regulatory compliance; contribute to orientation for new staff and conduct regular multi-disciplinary case conferences. Report to the CHS Morbidity and Mortality review committee as needed; manage clinical schedules, CME activities, and staffing/education planning with the Mental Health Unit Chief. Participate in policy revisions, practice guidelines, and input into the psychiatric medication formulary; lead monthly interdisciplinary mental health meetings. Oversee personnel management, establish quality standards, and implement recruitment and retention strategies; allocate at least 30% of time to direct clinical care, with more time for direct patient care in smaller facilities. On-call responsibilities: two weeks at a time, one to multiple times per year for off-hours clinical intervention. Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director of Mental Health or Chief of Service. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet all of the following: Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association. Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital. License to practice medicine in the State of New York. Certification by American Board in the field of specialization or equivalent faculty appointment at a medical school recognized by the AMA. Eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in the field of specialization, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity (training and experience required for certification credited toward required specialized experience). Department Preferences Strong diagnostic and treatment skills, including psychopharmacology, safe medication administration, management of medical complications related to mental illness, and therapeutic resistance. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with other disciplines, including DOC staff. Visible leadership with ability to mentor and educate staff; buprenorphine waiver training encouraged but not required. Qualification Requirements Education MD or DO with active New York State license in good standing Completion of a 4-year psychiatric residency Active certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry Experience At least two years of post-residency experience working with individuals with mental illness in criminal justice or public health settings At least one year of post-residency supervisory experience in psychiatry At least one year of post-residency experience working with individuals with serious mental illness Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Benefits Comprehensive health benefits for employees working 20+ hours Retirement savings and pension plans Paid holidays and vacation benefits as per labor contracts Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees Tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College savings program and union benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts and commuter benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals