Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Psychiatrist for ACT Program

Our organization, affiliated with a prominent medical institution, is looking for a full-time board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This role involves being an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, where you will hold overall clinical responsibility for overseeing client treatment and ensuring the effective delivery of clinical services by staff.

The ACT psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric assessments and provide treatment within the community, while also coordinating clients' medical care alongside their psychiatric treatment. Ideal candidates should possess a solid understanding of severe and persistent mental illnesses and be well-versed in the ACT model of care. This full-time position comprises 32 hours dedicated to ACT and 8 hours in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). Additionally, this role includes a faculty appointment with the affiliated medical school, offering a unique chance to work within a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and provide treatment in community settings.
• Oversee client treatment and staff clinical service delivery.
• Coordinate medical care with psychiatric treatment for clients.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring psychiatry residents and medical students.

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Current New York State License, Medicaid number, and DEA number.
• Understanding of severe and persistent mental illness treatment.
• Knowledge of the ACT model of care.

Working Conditions:

This position offers a collegial environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Faculty appointment with the affiliated medical institution.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, free from unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, immigration status, citizenship, or any other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled