Psychiatrist

Apicha Community Health Center•New York, NY

3d•$250,000 - $320,000

About The Position

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a Psychiatrist to address the behavioral health needs of patients and clients. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, diagnosing conditions, monitoring medication side effects, and participating in treatment. Services must be provided within the scope of the practitioner’s license, certification, and professional standards. The Psychiatrist works collaboratively with care teams and contributes to primary care and behavioral health integration. The position also involves coordinating transitions of care, documenting services, keeping current with developments in patient care and health legislation, and participating in staff development and multidisciplinary meetings.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized four-year medical school and completion of residency in an appropriate field.
Current New York State physician license.
Board eligible or board certified in the field of specialty.
BLS certification.
DEA license.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to appropriately assess, de-escalate, and intervene in crises.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

MAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine clients’ diagnoses and psychiatric needs; prescribe medications, including for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and substance use treatment; monitor treatment and provide education.
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric updates, health monitoring, and crisis intervention as needed and required by regulations.
Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Collaborate with care teams as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary conferences addressing clients’ medical and psychosocial needs.
Support primary care and behavioral health integration efforts.
Ensure appropriate transitions of care with external Article 31 providers, hospitals, and other entities.
Write reports and documentation as required.
Keep abreast of developments in patient care management, health care legislation, and community resources.
Maintain professional relations with clinic staff and clients.
Participate regularly in staff development activities, including behavioral health, provider, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.