Overview

Psychiatrist

We areseekinga board-certified or board-eligiblePsychiatristat our Rockland Integrated Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC). In this critical role, you will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage complex withdrawal protocols, and oversee medication-assisted treatments (MOUD) for individuals in crisis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will exercise independent medical judgment to develop disposition plans, manage co-occurring disorders, and ensure compliance with OMH/OASAS standards. This position is ideal for a dedicated MD or DO with a strong background in emergency psychiatry or addiction medicine who is passionate about serving diverse, underserved populations in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations using DSM-5-TR criteria for individuals in acute crisis.

• Manage acute intoxication and withdrawal protocols for substances including alcohol and opioids.

• Initiate and oversee medications for opioid usedisorderand alcohol usedisordersuch as buprenorphine and naltrexone.

• Prescribe andmonitorpsychiatric medications whilemaintainingaccuratedocumentation of clinical rationale and side effects.

• Perform suicide and self-harm risk assessments to develop effective safety plans and disposition strategies.

• Use ASAM and LOCUS criteria todeterminetheappropriate levelof care and clinical pathway for patients.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, nurses, and counselors to coordinate integrated care.

• Provide clinical consultation and collaborative oversight for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.

• Completetimelydocumentation in the Avatar electronic health record in compliance with OMH and OASAS regulations.

• Ensure adherence to DEA requirements, I-STOP/PMP reviews, and federal confidentiality standards for substance use records.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and staff education on psychopharmacology and addiction medicine.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency with fellowship training in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine strongly preferred

• Active unrestricted New York State license to practice medicine

• Active DEA registration with schedule II 6 privileges and authority to prescribe buprenorphine

• Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with subspecialty certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine preferred

• Current CPR/BLS certification with ACLS preferred

• Minimum of two years of post-residency experience in emergency psychiatry crisis services inpatient psychiatry or detoxification preferred

• Experience working with diverse underserved and justice-involved populations preferred

• Advanced clinicalexpertisein psychiatric emergencies suicide risk assessment and acute psychosis management

• Strong knowledge of substanceusedisorders withdrawal protocols including CIWA and COWS and MOUD

• Familiarity with Zero Suicide principles trauma-informed care and harm reduction models

• Proficiencywith Electronic Health Records such as Avatar and e-prescribing software

• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and professional collaboration skills

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with anannual salaryof $200,000 - $283,000with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance,25 daysof paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employerto match, and tuition reimbursement.

This roleislocatedin Blauvelt, NY.

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