Psychiatrist (Director, Health & Wellness Section)

Psychiatrist (Director, Health & Wellness Section)

The Health and Wellness Section is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Psychiatrist (City Deputy Medical Director M-3) who will serve as Director, Health and Wellness Section. The selected candidate will have a detailed and intricate role supporting the advancement of the Department's proactive approach to member wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on prevention, early support, and resilience. Duties include:

• Supervising the work of Psychologists and psychology staff in the Health and Wellness Section;
• Serving as a resource to provide guidance on complex or sensitive matters;
• Providing triage evaluation of social, occupational, emotional, or psychological issues for self-referred employees;
• Conducting wellness checks of individuals involved in a critical incident;
• Providing clinical supportive services including brief counseling, referral, and disposition planning; conducting mental health training to members of the Department;
• Overseeing recruitment and supervision of Health and Wellness Section' clinical psychologists and clinicians, peer counselors and peer support members;
• Providing outreach to NYPD precincts as needed; and
• Creating initiative development and draft grant proposals to receive independent funding for these programs.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The Critical Incident Stress Management Program is a proactive approach in promoting wellness and overall well-being of all members of service.