City Of New York

Psychiatrist (Director, Health & Wellness Section)

City Of New York • $150K — $200K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
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Qualifications

  • Valid medical license to practice in New York State.
  • Board Certification from an appropriate American Specialty Board.
  • Minimum of four years of medical practice experience.
  • At least one year of administrative or supervisory experience in healthcare.
  • Relevant education or experience equivalent to above requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Psychologists and psychology staff within the Health and Wellness Section.
  • Provide guidance on complex or sensitive mental health matters.
  • Conduct triage evaluations for self-referred employees.
  • Perform wellness checks for individuals involved in critical incidents.
  • Offer clinical supportive services including brief counseling and referrals.
  • Oversee recruitment and supervision of clinical staff and peer support members.
  • Engage in outreach to NYPD precincts as necessary.
  • Develop new initiatives and draft grant proposals for funding.

Benefits

  • Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children under 26.
  • Dental and vision coverage through union benefits.
  • Generous paid annual leave and sick leave.
  • Paid holidays and pension plans.
  • Optional savings programs including IRA and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
The Critical Incident Stress Management Unit (CISM) mission is to provide ongoing support to members of the service who respond to or are involved in critical incidents. Participants meet with qualified Mental Health Professionals to debrief an incident and receive ongoing support and training in a confidential and supportive environment. The program collects and maintains key program performance/outcome measures/dashboard to inform trauma mitigation, support initiatives, and suicide prevention. The Critical Incident Stress Management Program is a proactive approach in promoting wellness and overall well-being of all members of service. 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. TO APPLY Please click the 'Apply' button, or visit https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #777139 WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time position; schedule to be determined WORK LOCATION: 137 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. CITY DEPUTY MEDICAL DIRECTOR - 53046 Qualifications 1. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty; and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in "1" above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

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