Supervising Psychiatrist (MD)

Essen Medical Associates • New York, NY

2d

About The Position

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
The Supervising Psychiatrist serves as the clinical and collaborative leader for a team of four Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), providing direct supervision, consultation, and quality oversight to ensure evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric care. This position focuses exclusively on supporting the clinical practice of the nurse practitioner team through weekly supervision, case consultation, collaborative treatment planning, and continuous quality improvement. The Supervising Psychiatrist does not maintain an independent patient caseload and does not need to oversee the PMHNPs entire caseload but instead serves as a force multiplier, extending psychiatric expertise across the entire care team to optimize patient outcomes and provider development.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Valid DEA license without restrictions

Responsibilities

• Clinical Supervision and Collaboration• Provide weekly individual and/or group supervision to four Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, including review of complex cases, diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and medication management strategies
• Maintain documented supervision minimum 1 hour per week per provider or 4 hours monthly as required)
• Ensure adherence to collaborative practice agreements and protocols established with each PMHNP
• Serve as the designated collaborating physician for all four PMHNPs, fulfilling state licensure and supervision requirements
• Conduct quarterly chart reviews for each supervising PMHNP to assess quality of documentation, appropriateness of diagnoses, medication management, treatment planning, and compliance with clinical standards (number of charts reviewed will be determined by the collaborating supervisor)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree