Psychiatrist — AOT Evaluator

A county Department of Mental Health in New York's Hudson Valley region is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as an independent evaluator for its Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program. This long-term, supplemental locum tenens role offers consistent, flexible additional income without requiring a full caseload. The position is ideal for a provider already working in the region who is comfortable with forensic and statutory evaluation work.

Practice Info

• The program currently carries approximately 9 active AOTs and anticipates 12 or more evaluation events annually.
• The department is also exploring a small virtual patient caseload and 730 Competency Examiner work that could bring the right candidate to roughly 7 hours of consistent weekly work across all components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AOT evaluations averaging 45 to 60 minutes each
• Assess whether individuals meet statutory criteria for court-ordered outpatient treatment
• Provide in-person courtroom testimony when new petitions or renewals require it

Compensation

• Consistent, flexible additional income

Benefits

• Top-rated malpractice insurance
• Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators
• 24/7 recruiter availability

Shift & Schedule

• Long-term, supplemental role
• Court appearances are typically scheduled with one to two days advance notice
• Court appearances require in-person attendance
• Roughly 7 hours of consistent weekly work across all components (additional opportunity)

Requirements

• Board-certified psychiatrist
• Based in or near the Albany area or Hudson Valley
• Comfortable with forensic and statutory evaluation work
• Prior experience in a state hospital or OMH setting is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with AOT statutes is essential
• Availability for same-week court appearances is a must