Psychiatrist

The Psychiatrist is responsible for psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological management, and close collaboration with the staff of medical doctors, mid-level practitioners, RNs, and mental health professionals providing psychotherapy services to clients. The psychiatrist is working in a community health setting with Open Access hours, same-day appointments, and walk-in availability. Our clients are chronically ill with HIV, HCV, heart disease. lung disease and severe and persistent mental illness. Over 75% of the patient population is homeless or marginally housed. The psychiatrist will serve as the collaborating MD for a full-time psychiatric nurse practitioner. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties are mandatory requirements or the job:

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations
• Completes psychiatric reports
• Conducts psycho-pharmacological sessions with clients
• Documents all encounters in the electronic health record
• Provides in-service trainings
• Participate in mental health rounds
• Contribute knowledge and practical experience to the development of an Article 31 licensed mental health program
• Leads group psychotherapy sessions with clients, when possible
• Attends Morning Rounds and 'Care Plan" meetings, when possible
• Participates in professional and competency development via appropriate training and workshops
• Duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Psychiatrist (MD) degree with a minimum of 5 years working directly with clients. New York State license, DEA registration, BLS/CPR certification, Board Certification.

SPECIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Experience with electronic medical record system (eCW preferred, but not required)

Experience in Addiction Medicine a plus

Experience with HIV/AIDS and homeless populations

Spanish speaking is a plus

Knowledgeable of and comfortable in a multi-serve community based organization practicing harm reduction principles.