Psychiatrist-TR542001

ICL Inc.•New York, NY

67d

About The Position

A staff psychiatrist serves as a practicing specialist under the clinical supervision of a Senior Psychiatrist and administrative supervision of a Program Director. Psychiatrists conduct comprehensive diagnostic psychiatric evaluations, prescribe medication and other treatment interventions, monitor medication side effects, participate in the interdisciplinary treatment team process and provide a range of psychiatric services in the treatment and rehabilitation of an assigned group of clients or residents. Psychiatrists at ICL service in a variety of treatment setting: Mobile treatment teams, outpatient mental health clinics, transitional housing, and specialty care programs.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, regulatory and auditing agency regulations and standards
Ability to write clinical notes in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
Basic computer skills including fluency in electronic medical record applications
Ability to communicate effectively with team members, other providers, community members, clients and their families
Ability to effectively respond to and manage psychiatric emergency situations
Knowledge of the agency's policies and procedures
Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State
Completion of a post-graduate residency training program in General Psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into their examination (for Adult Programs)
Completion of a post-graduate fellowship training program in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into their examination (for Child and Family Programs)
Certification in General Psychiatry or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or by a foreign board clearly equivalent (for Board Certified)
Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Possession of current Controlled Substances Registration certificate from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure, registration and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to target age groups
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive, diagnostic psychiatric evaluations
Evaluates clinical data pertaining to client’s medical status
Supervises or conducts chart reviews to ensure compliance with coding and documentation guidelines and governmental regulations
Adheres to regulations regarding billing documentation
Reviews and follows up on treatments ordered by other clinicians
Participates in the development of the individual plan of service for each client, with special attention to psychiatric and medical aspects of the plan
Reviews, approves and signs treatment plans of assigned clients
Documents client’s progress in progress notes as directed by program policy
Explains medication effects and side-effects to clients, family, and / or guardians
Obtains or reviews client’s and/or guardian’s signature on applicable consent to treatment forms
Prescribes psychiatric medications
Performs individual and group psychotherapy according to the treatment plans
Performs family evaluation and therapy, individually or jointly with other members of the treatment team in accordance with the treatment plan.
Performs crisis intervention as necessary
Consults with and advises clinical staff; provides review and education resulting from quality assurance chart audits
Participates in peer review process and in quality management activities
Submits service activity logs, weekly and monthly schedule, time records etc. to Program Director
Participates in or conducts case conference
participates in agency staff development and in-service education programs
Supervises the direct care activities of nursing, nurse practitioner and other staff assigned to this group.
Develops and implements training programs for staff.
Other job-related duties as needed