Psychiatry - Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking dedicated professionals for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) within the New York City Health + Hospitals system. This division is tasked with providing comprehensive medical and mental health care, as well as discharge planning, within the jail system. Each year, around 25% of new admissions to the NYC jail system will access mental health services. Our mission is to deliver safe, holistic, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address a wide array of mental health challenges, ranging from severe mental illnesses to the everyday difficulties associated with incarceration. We offer some of the most innovative treatment options available nationwide, including specialized housing units for individuals with serious mental health conditions, a 24-hour psychiatric service, extensive creative arts programming, a robust Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training initiative, clinics in each facility, substance use treatment, integrated reentry services, and partnerships with various training institutions across the city.

In this full-time role, you will work under the guidance of the Medical Director of Mental Health or a supervising Psychiatrist within the Division of Correctional Health Services. Your primary focus will be to deliver high-quality, collaborative psychiatric care, which includes both psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic interventions for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system. The psychiatric service aims to provide safe, holistic, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a diverse range of mental health issues. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent consultations for individuals enrolled in the mental health service.
• Offering consultation to non-prescribing mental health and medical staff regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and the necessity for psychiatric medications.
• Participating in daily team meetings when working on a mental observation unit, or weekly meetings in clinic settings.
• Contributing to the development and review of individual treatment plans for patients.
• Assessing patients for potential higher levels of care, including hospitalizations, and maintaining communication with psychiatric staff during hospital stays to ensure continuity of care.
• Documenting all activities in the electronic medical record promptly and clearly.
• Providing clinical supervision as needed for psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Engaging in weekly clinical supervision sessions with psychiatric leadership.
• Supervising psychiatric volunteers (residents or fellows) as required, including direct oversight and documentation of evaluations and feedback.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the Senior Psychiatrist, Mental Health Manager, Medical Director, or Chief of Service for Psychiatry.

This position is based on Rikers Island.

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
• Per diem: Monday, 8 AM to 4 PM

• Full-time: $113.90 per hour
• Per diem: $200.00 per hour

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• Valid New York State medical license in good standing.
• Completion of a four-year accredited psychiatric residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• A minimum of two years of experience caring for individuals with serious mental illnesses in an institutional environment.

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, and dental coverage starting from day one, with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Generous annual paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal days, and CME days.
• Annual reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME).
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center.
• Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

For further details about our outstanding benefits, please refer to our website.

Our organization is committed to delivering accountable, responsive, and high-quality care with a strong emphasis on the diverse needs of the communities we serve in New York. As one of the largest physician groups in the nation, we employ nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide essential services to the largest municipal healthcare system in the country, serving over a million New Yorkers each year. Our providers are highly skilled and possess exceptional credentials, ensuring the highest quality of healthcare for patients throughout New York City.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, adhering to equitable hiring practices. We strive to create a respectful and supportive workplace where every individual is appreciated. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications, potential, and experience.

To learn more about our workplace culture and practices, please visit our website.

Salary Disclosure:

The salary mentioned for this position aligns with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for job advertisements. This salary is specific to the advertised position and does not encompass potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.