Psychiatrist (Director, Health & Wellness Section)

City of New York • New York City, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management Unit provides ongoing support to members of the service who respond to or are involved in critical incidents. Participants meet with qualified mental health professionals for confidential incident debriefing, ongoing support, and training. The program tracks performance and outcome measures to inform trauma mitigation, support initiatives, and suicide prevention. The Health and Wellness Section promotes member well-being through prevention, early support, and resilience.

The Psychiatrist (City Deputy Medical Director M-3) will serve as Director of the Health and Wellness Section. The role supervises psychologists and psychology staff, provides guidance on complex or sensitive matters, conducts triage evaluations and wellness checks, and provides clinical support and mental health training. The Director also oversees recruitment and supervision of clinical psychologists, clinicians, peer counselors, and peer support members; conducts outreach to NYPD precincts as needed; and develops initiatives and grant proposals to obtain independent program funding.

This is a full-time position with a schedule to be determined. The work location is 137 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty.
• Four years of medical practice, including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; alternatively, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
• All candidates must have one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of Psychologists and psychology staff in the Health and Wellness Section.
• Provide guidance as a resource on complex or sensitive matters.
• Conduct triage evaluations of social, occupational, emotional, or psychological issues for self-referred employees.
• Conduct wellness checks of individuals involved in a critical incident.
• Provide clinical supportive services, including brief counseling, referrals, and disposition planning.
• Conduct mental health training for members of the Department.
• Oversee recruitment and supervision of Health and Wellness Section clinical psychologists and clinicians, peer counselors, and peer support members.
• Provide outreach to NYPD precincts as needed.
• Develop initiatives and draft grant proposals to obtain independent funding for programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed