Psychiatrist (Director, Health & Wellness Section)

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$180,000 - $223,299•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Health and Wellness Section is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist (City Deputy Medical Director M-3) to serve as Director of the Health and Wellness Section. The role supports the Department’s proactive approach to member well-being, emphasizing prevention, early support, and resilience. The position is full-time, with a schedule to be determined, and is located at 137 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013. The Critical Incident Stress Management Unit provides ongoing support to members of the service who respond to or are involved in critical incidents. Through confidential and supportive meetings with qualified mental health professionals, participants can debrief incidents and receive ongoing support and training. The program also maintains performance and outcome measures to inform trauma mitigation, support initiatives, and suicide prevention. The City of New York offers health insurance for employees and their spouses or domestic partners and unemancipated children under age 26; union benefits including dental and vision coverage; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; a pension; and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Requirements

Possess a valid license to practice medicine in New York State.
Possess valid board certification from the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty.
Have four years of medical practice, including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates qualifying through an equivalent combination must still have a valid New York State medical license and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Supervise 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 for individuals involved in critical incidents.
Provide clinical supportive services, including brief counseling, referrals, and disposition planning.
Conduct mental health training for Department members.
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 these programs.