Psychiatrist

JOB TITLE (#1592): Psychiatrist - Bronx, NY

Minimum of 2 years experience in previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic, or hospital

Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in Bronx, New York.

Responsibilities of the Psychiatrist:

• Completes a comprehensive patient history by obtaining a history from the patient and other relevant sources (e.g.medical records, family members).
• Documents the full history and progress notes according to organization policy, and federal and NYS Department of Health laws and regulations.
• Psychiatric diagnosis according to the latest DSM, ICD, and evidence-based treatment.
• Performs psychiatric evaluation using history, laboratory tests, and other indicated procedures, orders tests, and interprets results to formulate psychiatric diagnoses, formulates, prescribes, and/or carries out medical treatment.
• Counsels patients in health related matters. Prescribes or administers treatment recommendations, consisting of psychotherapy, medication, and other specialized psychiatric care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Explains procedures and discuss test results on prescribed treatments with patients.
• Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Complete and submit appropriate progress reports to the CMO.
• Advises patients and the community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and follows federal/state and organization regulations in this regard.
• Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in the organization for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
• Attends scheduled monthly and quarterly medical staff meetings as well as education meetings.
• Agrees to see adults and geriatric patients irrespective of their medical condition/diagnosis.
• Analyzes and evaluates patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorders.
• Prescribes directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Examines or conducts laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical conditions and mental disorders.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must have an MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program in psychiatry
• Must be Board Certified
• Must have a valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS, Medicaid number
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic, or hospital
• Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $270,000 - $325,000 / yr
• This is a Full-time position
• Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 10 paid holidays)
• Contribution to 401K plan
• Full Benefits - 100% of cost covered for employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer
• Term Life Insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
• Paid continuing medical education
• Flexible schedules
• Relocation Reimbursement