ACT Psychiatrist

St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, a Division of St. Joseph's Medical Center, is seeking a part-time (2 days per week) psychiatrist to work in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team based in Staten Island, NY. This position is all in-person and includes meeting patients where they live and in the community.

The psychiatrist hired would be responsible for clinically guiding the team along with providing direct patient care. The ACT team enrolls up to 68 active patients. Half of these patients would be seen by the psychiatrist hired for this position and the other half by a nurse practitioner. Additional team members include registered nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists, and office support staff. All team members collaborate closely together to help patients remain engaged in the communities where they live and minimize the need for hospitalizations.

St. Vincent's Hospital is proud to bring vital behavioral health services to Staten Island through a variety of programs, including our ACT Team, Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program, and multiple residential programs. Backed by over 140 years of experience in Westchester, NY, St. Vincent's offers the full continuum of both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

Candidates applying for this position should have the following minimum job requirements:

• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
• Active New York Medical License
• Active DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate

We offer a competitive salary. For consideration, please email your CV to: Dr. John Douglas, Director of Psychiatry, at jdouglas@svwsjmc.org or call Dr. Douglas at 914-925-5490.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $175/hr

Schedule:

Part-time

• - two days (16 hours total) per week
• Day shift

Job Address: 1216 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305

Work Location: In-person