Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Bilingual Spanish/English)
About The Position
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Heath is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full- Time Psychiatrist at our HUB Health Center, Bronx, NY site. Position Summary The psychiatrist provides psychiatric services within the Article 31 of Sun River Health. This individual provides quality care to patients within the practice. This individual coordinates with the SVP of Behavioral Health and other Article 31 professionals in order to uphold the standards of psychiatric interventions in accordance Sun River Health clinical standards of practices and in conjunction with federal, state and local regulations.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with a focus in Psychiatry.
- 3-5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, particularly within community health or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) preferred.
- Experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with co-occurring disorders, is highly desirable.
- Valid and active New York State medical license.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred or Board Eligible for recent graduates
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- DEA License (active or eligible).
- Proficient in diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric conditions.
- Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering an environment of trust and support.
- Knowledge of current psychiatric guidelines and best practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient education.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining a focus on quality care.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient psychiatric care according to professional guidelines and best practices.
- Maintains collaborative agreements with the psychiatric nurse practitioners.
- Participates in the development of clinical systems that assures the provision of care for all clients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Participates in developing plans of care for clients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Maintains liaison with other departments/disciplines relating to the provision of psychiatric care.
- Consults with Administration, Nursing, Social Work and Substance Abuse Services to evaluate the facility’s ability to meet the psycho-social needs of the client.
- Provides for appropriate psychiatric educational programs for mental health and medical staff and participates in in-service training within organizations.
- Provides patient advocacy.
- Participates in continuing education programs appropriate to the practice.
- Maintains confidential case records, medical charts and files pertaining to the resident/client.
- Embraces and exemplifies the Core Values of Brightpoint Health.
- Is able to communicate and provide care in Spanish preferred.
- Participates in programs, meetings, conferences that satisfy requirements for continuing medical education, enhance the Department of Mental Health and/or further the mission.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
- Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
- Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
