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Psychiatrist, Part Time (MD)
Mount Kisco, New York, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location New York, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/14/19

Title: Child Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Location: New York, NY

Industry: Healthcare

Occupational Category: Physician

Hours: Full-time

Description: Our client, a network of Family Health Centers with locations throughout New York City, is currently seeking to hire a part-time Child Psychiatrist. The Child Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessments for children, adolescents, and adults including completing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing, prescribing psychotropic medication, making treatment recommendations, and providing interventions for psychiatric stabilization, recovery, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate actively with other disciplines and maintain communication with other practitioners as appropriate regarding the healthcare needs of the patients.
  • Document all work in an accurate, complete, and timely manner in compliance with Center, State, and all regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Provide consultation and precept assigned Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialists on a regular basis to review treatment provided to patients in the Department.
  • Collaborate with non-medical practitioners as needed regarding the treatment plan of patients.
  • Provide in-service training to the Department�s staff and practitioners on psychopharmacology, diagnosis, and other areas of expertise.
  • Provide workshops for Mental Health Department patients on Psychopharmacology and the treatment of specific Psychiatric Disorders.
  • Deliver treatment on-site and in the field, as needed.
  • Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
  • Oversee the patient care activities of nursing staff who may be assigned to work with him/her.
  • Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and Center Policy and Procedure.
  • Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor.

Experience Requirements:

  • Current knowledge of psychopharmacology
  • Experience with seriously mentally ill, patients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders
  • 3+ years� experience in ambulatory setting (emergency room, clinic or health center).
  • Must be knowledgeable about Office of Mental Health, Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines and other regulatory standards.

Education Requirements:

  • Medical Degree plus a 3-year Psychiatry Residency
  • Valid NYS license
  • BC/BE by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
  • Certification Specialty for Children and Adolescents

Desired Skills:

  • Spanish/English language fluency
  • Addiction psychiatry