Community Healthcare Network

Staff Psychiatrist

Community Healthcare Network • $180K — $220K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New York City license to practice medicine and psychiatry
  • Medical degree from an approved medical school
  • Experience in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric evaluations
  • Proficiency in psychiatric assessments and treatment planning
  • Strong documentation skills in compliance with relevant standards

Responsibilities

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations for all patients, including crisis interventions
  • Screen and assess walk-in patients in crisis
  • Conduct emergency evaluations and provide immediate interventions
  • Review and update medical history data for patients
  • Prescribe medication and manage continuity of care
  • Consult with clinical staff for treatment planning
  • Engage in regular meetings with the Directors of Psychiatry and Mental Health

Benefits

  • Growth and development opportunities in community health
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
  • Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plans and employee assistance programming
  • Encouragement of ideas and contributions from staff
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry, the psychiatrist works closely with the Mental Health Director in coordinating the assessment and treatment planning for the Mental Health Program. Meets regularly with program staff to address clinical issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:
  1. Performs psychiatric evaluations on all patients seen, which can include unscheduled walk-ins and crisis intervention.
  2. Responsible for screening and assessment of walk-in patients in crisis situations.
  3. Performs emergency psychiatric evaluations and provides the appropriate intervention, which may include medication therapies or immediate referrals to in-patient facility.
  4. Reviews and interprets medical history data and continually updates this information as necessary.
  5. Evaluates each individual patient and prescribes appropriate medication treatment and /or refer as indicated, and maintains continuity of care.
  6. Reviews all problem cases to determine course, management of treatment, and/or referral for consultation.
  7. Meets with clinical staff as necessary for treatment planning.
  8. Consults with the Director of Psychiatry and the Director of Mental Health on a regular basis.
  9. May participate in monthly staff physician conferences chaired by the Vice President of Medical Affairs/Medical Director to discuss subjects of interests to staff physicians.
  10. Maintains chart documentation in compliance with Office of Mental Health and CHN standards.
  11. Travels between Mental Health treatment sites.
  12. Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
  13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certificate/License required:
  • Current New York City license to practice medicine and Psychiatry.
  • Medical degree from an approved Medical School.

About Community Healthcare Network

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a non-profit organization that provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, and other services to underserved communities in New York City. CHN operates 15 health centers throughout the city and serves over 85,000 patients annually. The organization was founded in 1971 and has since expanded its services to include HIV/AIDS care, women's health, and pediatrics. CHN is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about Community Healthcare Network
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1971
* Ladders Estimates

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