Med Dir of Psych Ed-Special Initiatives-BX542001

JOB SUMMARY

Under the clinical supervision of Senior Psychiatrist and administrative oversight of a Program Director, the Medical Director for Psychiatry Education supervises Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and develop monthly psychiatry education sessions. Provides psychiatric evaluations, prescribes and monitors medications, and participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. They deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across various ICL settings, including mobile teams, outpatient clinics, transitional housing and specialist programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals.
• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Adult Programs:

Board Eligible:

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York Stare and completion of post-graduate residency training program in General Psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into their examination, and
• 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.

Board Certified:

• License to practice medicine in New York State and certification in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, or by a foreign board clearly equivalent; and
• Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Possession of current Controlled Substances Registration certificate from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

For All Positions:
Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure, registration and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Experience providing services to target age groups, working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in an outpatient setting.

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