Psychiatrist - E&R
About The Position
St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, a division of Saint Joseph's Medical Center, is hiring a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist for its Evaluation and Referral Service. The psychiatrist will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of walk-in clients, psychiatric emergency clients, and transfers from other psychiatric emergency rooms in the area. The role also involves collaborating with and following up on cases initiated by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and social workers in the evaluation service. The physician should be comfortable assessing safety, determining whether inpatient or outpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse services are appropriate, and writing initial orders, including medications as appropriate. This is an in-person, part-time position in Harrison, New York, with three daytime shifts per week, each 7.5 hours long, totaling 22.5 hours per week. The listed salary is $170,000 per year. Health coverage is offered, with family coverage also available.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist.
- Comfort assessing safety and determining appropriate levels of psychiatric and/or substance abuse care.
- Ability to write initial orders, including medications as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of walk-in clients, psychiatric emergency clients, and transfers from other psychiatric emergency rooms in the area.
- Collaborate with and follow up on cases initiated by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and social workers in the evaluation service.
- Assess client safety.
- Determine appropriate inpatient or outpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse services.
- Write initial orders, including medication orders as appropriate.
Benefits
- Health coverage, with family coverage also available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
