Job Description:
Our client, a reputable healthcare provider dedicated to comprehensive mental health services, is hiring a Psychiatrist – Evaluation & Referral Service (Admitting) – Part-Time. This vital role involves performing thorough psychiatric evaluations for walk-in and emergency clients, ensuring timely and accurate assessments. The psychiatrist will work closely with psychiatric nurse practitioners and social workers, contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered approach aimed at delivering high-quality mental health care. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule, focusing on day shifts to accommodate professional and personal needs while making a meaningful impact in a busy hospital environment.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of emergency and walk-in patients.
Assess safety, determine inpatient or outpatient treatment needs, and assign appropriate psychiatric or substance abuse services.
Write initial orders, including medication prescriptions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members, including nurse practitioners and social workers, to ensure continuity of care.
Follow up on cases managed within the Evaluation and Referral Service, contributing to case review and documentation.
Participate in team meetings and case reviews to promote best practices and optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements:
Minimum board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry (BC/BE).
Current, active New York Medical License.
Prior experience in emergency psychiatric evaluation or related settings is preferred but not mandatory.
Excellent clinical assessment skills and the ability to handle safety assessments confidently.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional certifications in substance abuse or crisis intervention are advantageous.
Flexibility to work daytime shifts, with no evening, weekend, or after-hours responsibilities required.
Some of the Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health coverage, including options for family coverage.
Malpractice insurance coverage, including tail coverage.
Opportunities for professional growth, with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Supportive work environment within a prominent hospital facility that values quality care and team collaboration.
Salary:
The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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