Job Opening: Part-Time Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Under the direction of the Director of Psychiatry, the psychiatrist works closely with the Mental Health Director in coordinating the assessment and treatment planning for the Mental Health Program. Meets regularly with program staff to address clinical issues.

• Performs psychiatric evaluations on all patients seen, which can include unscheduled walk-ins and crisis intervention.
• Responsible for screening and assessment of walk-in patients in crisis situations.
• Performs emergency psychiatric evaluations and provides the appropriate intervention, which may include medication therapies or immediate referrals to in-patient facility.
• Reviews and interprets medical history data and continually updates this information as necessary.
• Evaluates each individual patient and prescribes appropriate medication treatment and /or refer as indicated, and maintains continuity of care.
• Reviews all problem cases to determine course, management of treatment, and/or referral for consultation.
• Meets with clinical staff as necessary for treatment planning.

Location: Dr. Betty Shabazz & Caribbean House Health Centers

Qualifications:  Current New York City license to practice medicine and Psychiatry.  Must have graduated from an accredited psychiatric training program  Have proof of valid DEA license  Must be Board certified or eligible in Psychiatry

Salary: DOE

Benefits: Very competitive. Click here for benefits details.