Psychiatrist - Assessment Center

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At BRC, our medical and behavioral health teams provide critical care to some of New York City’s most vulnerable individuals. As a Psychiatrist at the Assessment Center, you will deliver psychiatric evaluation, treatment, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership for individuals newly entering the shelter system. This role is ideal for a mission-driven physician interested in collaborative, community-based psychiatry serving individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use, medical fragility, and justice-system involvement.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist required
• Interest in working with vulnerable and high-needs populations required
• Flexible, creative, and mission-driven approach to care

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with MICA, forensic, homeless, or severely mentally ill populations preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis management, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychiatric care
• Co-manage care alongside medical and interdisciplinary teams
• Oversee and support Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Medical Assistants
• Support psychiatric consultation needs across additional BRC program locations as needed
• Advocate for clients with hospitals, community providers, and external partners
• Build collaborative relationships with hospital ERs, CPEPs, and referral partners
• Provide training and guidance to social workers and frontline staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and care planning
• Maintain timely documentation and compliance standards

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time starting Day One
• 3+ weeks vacation, 12 holidays, plus personal and sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on underserved New Yorkers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree