JOB DEFINITION:- Provides that portion of direct patient care, which is unique to the medical and psychiatric profession. This care is integrated into the total treatment plan for each patient, which is developed through a team-oriented approach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provides supervision and provides medication to appropriate clients applying standards of care consistent with good medical judgment and current practice in the psychiatric community. This can include the administration of intramuscular medication when appropriate.
- Provides psychiatric examination for the purpose of diagnostic evaluation, determination of treatment needs and prognostic factors. This includes using all reasonable methods to detect the presence of danger to self or others and collaboration with the treatment team to implement appropriate precautions.
- Is available for consultation with staff regarding relevant issues in all agency patients' medical background and collaborates with appropriate professionals in the community to integrate agency treatment with overall medical care.
- Contributes to the timely production of all necessary reports to other agencies concerning patients who they have examined and/or treated.
- Collaborates with other members of the treatment team in providing integrated care. This includes appropriate outreach to clients when indicated.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including, but not limited to, psychiatric evaluations, progress notes and treatment plan reviews, documenting appropriate therapeutic intervention with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities.
- Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered
decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress - Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
- Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
- Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Medical degree from accredited medical school.
- Completion of an approved psychiatric residency.
- License to practice medicine in New York State.
- Current D.E.A. registration.
- Board certification preferred.
- Suboxone certification required.
- Clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of mental disorders, including, treatment and management of the seriously mentally ill substance use and health patients. Familiarity with the current DSM criteria, patients with co-occurring psychiatric, and substance abuse disorders.
BENEFITS:We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Dependent Care Expense Account
- Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- HRA
- Training programs including a Mentorship program
- Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Career growth and Promotional opportunities
- Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.
