psychiatric physician

RT Clinics LLC

<p><b>RT Clinics is expanding and seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team.</b><br/>This role will focus on providing care for patients receiving Spravato&reg; and TMS treatments, along with general outpatient psychiatric services.</p><p><b>No prior psychiatric experience required &mdash; full training provided.</b><br/>New graduates are welcome to apply.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conduct psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, and medication management</li><li>Oversee Spravato and TMS treatment sessions</li><li>Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and clinical staff</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Licensed/eligible Physician Assistant in Ohio</li><li>Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care</li></ul><p>What We Offer:</p><ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Hands-on training in advanced psychiatric treatments</li><li>Supportive, team-based environment</li><li>Growth opportunities in an expanding clinic network</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $107,259.64 - $120,172.90 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Physician Assistant

MaineHealth

<div><p><b>Description</b>
</p><p><b>MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) psychiatrist to join our teams in Portland, Maine</b>, with a unique opportunity to work across two levels of care. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide both intensive, team-based psychiatric care and traditional outpatient treatment within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
</p><p></p><ul><li><b>2.5 days per week</b> at our <b>Spring Harbor Hospital Outpatient Clinic,</b> and</li><li><b>
2.5 days per week</b> in our <b>Ambulatory Outpatient Program</b>, both located at <b>165 Lancaster Street</b></li></ul><p></p><p>
</p><p><b>About the Spring Harbor Outpatient Clinic:</b><br>
The Spring Harbor Outpatient Clinic bridges the gap between intensive services (Hospitalization or Partial Hospitalization) and outpatient care, offering an alternative for patient individuals who require more intensive treatment than traditional outpatient visits. The program provides:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Structured team-based approach to delivering</li><li>
Individualized treatment planning with specific tracks and lengths of stay</li><li>
A multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses</li><li>
A focus on reducing psychiatric symptoms and preventing inpatient hospitalization</li></ul><p></p><p>
The selected psychiatrist will serve as a <b>lead of the interdisciplinary team</b>, conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and guide treatment planning in collaboration with primary care clinicians and psychiatric nursing staff.
</p><p></p><p><b>About the MaineHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Program:</b><br>
The MHBH Ambulatory Outpatient Program in Portland is evolving into a <b>CCBHC model </b>of care, which ensures timely access to comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health services for individuals and families in Cumberland County. Services include:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Psychiatric evaluation and medication management</li><li>
Individual &amp; family therapy, peer support services, and care coordination</li><li>
Established Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program</li><li>
Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches</li><li>
Support for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions</li><li>
Telehealth and hybrid care options</li></ul><p></p><p>
</p><p></p><p>Minimum Qualification:
</p><p></p><ul><li>MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.</li><li>
Current or eligible licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.</li><li>
Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or be eligible for examination by the American Board as documented by written evidence.</li><li>
Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry.</li><li>
Current DEA Registration Certificate.</li><li>
3+ years' experience inclusive residency and/or fellowship training.</li><li>
Experience or interest in partial hospitalization, co-occurring disorders, or integrated care preferred.</li><li>
Strong commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.</li></ul><p></p><p>
</p><p>This position offers:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Multidisciplinary, team-based care model.</li><li>
Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and academic affiliation through Tufts University School of Medicine.</li><li>
Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.</li><li>
Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Additional Information:
</p><p>MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, &ldquo;Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.&rdquo; MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.
</p><p>MHBH, a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England&rsquo;s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine&rsquo;s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.
</p><p>To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
</p><p>For more information, please contact Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org</p></div>

Psychiatrist - Ambulatory Outpatient Services and Spring Harbor Hospital OP Clinic - Portland

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

<div><div><b><i>This is a One-Year Training Program</i></b><br>
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The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Psychiatry Training Program in Lubbock, Texas, is a structured, competency-based program designed to prepare nurse practitioners and physician assistants to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and consultation-liaison settings. The program emphasizes comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, management of acute and chronic mental illness, collaborative care models, and interprofessional teamwork within an academic medical environment. APP trainees receive close supervision from board-certified psychiatrists, participate in case conferences and didactics, and gain experience managing complex conditions, including mood disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. The program prioritizes patient-centered care, cultural humility, safety, and systems-based practice while serving the diverse and often underserved population of West Texas.</div></div>

Advanced Practice Provider

State of Iowa

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a part-time Psychiatrist to join our team! This appointment features a Monday &ndash; Friday, 8:00 a.m. &ndash; 12:00 p.m. weekly schedule with rotating on-call responsibilities.</p><p>
The Psychiatrist provides medical and psychiatric care to patients at CMHI by way of consultation, supervision, and direction of the CMHI medical staff. The Psychiatrist provides clinical supervision of mid-level providers (e.g. Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner) and is responsible for developing medical or psychiatric treatment plans for patients at CMHI in collaboration with those providers. The Psychiatrist reviews treatment plans and provides consultation to the assigned mid-level provider and other disciplines at CMHI. This position is responsible for preparing psychiatric/forensic evaluations for submission to the courts in accordance with deadlines established by statute and/or the courts, prescribing medications and determining when patient referral is necessary, as well as completing medical reports documenting treatment services provided to patients.</p><p>
This position will also provide after-hours coverage as the officer of the day as required by the needs of CMHI on a rotating schedule with other CMHI medical staff. Additionally, this position will provide education, training, and/or conference teaching in the areas of psychiatry and/or general medicine. With this position, there will also be opportunities to provide direction to medical school graduates in CMHI&rsquo;s psychiatric internship program.</p><p>
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.</p><p>
Board Certification in Psychiatry is required.</p><p>
Completion of a psychiatry residency program will fulfill the internship program requirement (see below).</p><p>
CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services includingindividualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well. For more CMHI info: <b>https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/cherokee-mental-health-institute</b></p><p><b>
Benefits of Joining CMHI</b></p><p>
We have a great total compensation package for part-time staff, including:</p><ul><li>
Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
Vacation Leave</li><li>
Sick Leave</li><li>
Holidays</li></ul><p>
For additional information on benefits <b>click here</b>.</p><p><b>
Cherokee Highlights</b></p><p>
CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the &ldquo;best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.&rdquo;</p><p>
Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.</p><p><b>
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer</b></p><p>
HHS values those with &ldquo;lived experience&rdquo; and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired &ndash; Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).</p><p><b>
E-Verify and Right to Work</b></p>
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal <b>Right to Work</b> laws, which protect employees&rsquo; rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit <b>www.e-verify.gov</b><p></p><p><b><br>
This is a part time non-merit position with the Iowa Department of </b><b>Health &amp; Human Services- State Operated Specialty Care- Cherokee Mental Health Institute</b><b>.</b></p><b>
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.</b></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program <b>and</b> licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.<br>
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For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).</p></div></div></div>

Psychiatrist Part-time

CoreCivic

<div><p><b>Compen</b><b>sation: $275,000 - $320,000/yr</b></p><p><b>
This is an on-site position.</b></p><p><b>
Position is 30 hrs per week</b></p><p>
At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking <b>Psychiatrist </b>who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.</p><p>
The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatry services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.</p><p><br>
The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.</p><p>
Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:</p><ul><li>
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.<br>
</li></ul><ul><li>
Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).</li><li>
 Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.<br>
</li><li>
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.</li></ul><p>
Treatment Planning and Implementation:</p><ul><li>
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.<br>
</li><li>
Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.<br>
</li><li>
Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.<br>
</li><li>
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.<br>
</li><li>
Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.</li></ul><p>
Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:</p><ul><li>
Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.<br>
</li><li>
Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.<br>
</li><li>
Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.<br>
</li><li>
Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.</li></ul><p>
Collaboration and Consultation:</p><ul><li>
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.<br>
</li><li>
Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.<br>
</li><li>
Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.<br>
</li><li>
Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p>
 Documentation and Compliance:</p><ul><li>
Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.<br>
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Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.</li><li>
 Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.</li></ul><p>
Education and Training:</p><ul><li>
Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.<br>
</li><li>
Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.<br>
</li><li>
Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.</li><li>
Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.</li><li>
Valid state identification.</li><li>
Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.</li><li>
Strong diagnostic and assessment skills, with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and psychopharmacology.<br>
</li><li>
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.<br>
</li></ul><div><i>
CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace &amp; EOE including Disability/Veteran.</i></div></div>

PSYCHIATRIST

The General Hospital Corporation

<div>Site: The General Hospital Corporation<p></p><p><br>
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.</p><br>
<p></p>
This is a 36-hour evening position.
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As a member of the Acute Psychiatry Service (APS) Provider Team, the Advanced Practice Provider will assume the role of responding clinician in the assessment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and management of the patient, in particular the patient awaiting admission to a psychiatric inpatient facility. The patient may be evaluated or seen in follow-up while in the APS, the main ED or an associated observation/ boarding unit.<br>
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The APP will collaborate with all the members of the care team including EM and APS physicians, nurses, resource specialists, social workers, case managers, administrative staff, etc. to ensure optimal care. The APP will facilitate and coordinate the operational, administrative and collaborative efforts of the multidisciplinary team.
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<ul><li>Prescribes medications.</li><li>Determines level of care needs for patients and initiates referrals, transfers, and consultations as needed for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.</li><li>Participates in and facilitates quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of structure, process, and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice.</li><li>Identifies factors contributing to outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay, and over utilization of services and actively participates in problem solving these issues, in collaboration with appropriate staff.
</li></ul><br>
Skills and Experience:
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<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years advanced practice experience, strongly preferred, in adult mental health, preferred.</li></ul><br>
Education/Degree:<br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s and Master&rsquo;s in Nursing Required - Adult Psychiatric Mental Health</li><li>Master Physician Assistant Required- Adult Psychiatric Mental Health</li></ul>
Licensure, Certifications:
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<ul><li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Adult Psychiatric Mental Health in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</li><li>Current federal and state-controlled substance certification/registration.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary</b></p>
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation.<br>
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Does this position require Patient Care? Yes<br>
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Essential Functions<br>
<ul><li>Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting
</li><li>Performs complete histories and physical examinations
</li><li>Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests
</li><li>Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings
</li><li>Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries
</li><li>Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population
</li><li>Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>
Education</p><p>
Master's Degree Nursing required<br>
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Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?<br>
No<br>
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Licenses and Credentials<br>
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]</p><div>
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [MA] preferred<br>
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Experience<br>
Experience as a nurse practitioner 0-1 year preferred<br>
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<br>
<ul><li>Skilled in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.</li><li>Ability to maintain quality control standards.</li><li>Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.</li><li>Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Additional Job Details (if applicable)</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Remote Type</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Onsite<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Work Location</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
275 Charles Street<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Scheduled Weekly Hours</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
36<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Employee Type</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Regular<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Work Shift</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
Evening (United States of America)<p></p><p><b><br>
Pay Range</b></p>
$122,803.20 - $173,867.20/Annual<p></p><p><b><br>
Grade</b></p>
7<br>
<p></p>
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
EEO Statement:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran&rsquo;s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework</b></h2><div><div><p>
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership &ldquo;looks like&rdquo; by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.</p></div></div></div>

NP or PA- Acute Psychiatry Service - MGH

NYC Health + Hospitals

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About NYC Health + Hospitals</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.</p><p>
NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation&rsquo;s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation&rsquo;s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City&rsquo;s criminal justice reform efforts.</p><p></p>
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Work Shifts</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Time: 8a-4:00p</p><p>
Days: Mon -Fri</p><p>
Facility: Trailer 1 facility on Rikers Island</p>
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Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>This full-time position reports to the Medical Director of Mental Health in the Division of Correctional Health Services and is responsible for the clinical oversight, management, supervision, and innovative development of the clinical staff in the jail facilities in New York City.</p><p>
The Deputy Director of Psychiatry will focus on the daily operations of the Psychiatric service and assist the Medical Director in supporting the professional development of the Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists and Psychiatric providers in each of the facilities. The Deputy Director of Psychiatry will also work in close collaboration with other managers of the Mental Health service to ensure that a mission-driven, high quality, and innovative standard of psychiatric care is provided to patients with varying levels of mental health needs. A team-based approach to care that incorporates all relevant mental health and medical disciplines as well as security staff is critical to this role. A major component of this position is training, recruitment, and retention of high-quality staff and provision of strong leadership and mentorship for existing staff.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b><b> </b><b>Include:</b></h1><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Promote the highest possible quality of Psychiatric care for incarcerated patients through supervision and education of staff, participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives, development of workflows and policies, and management of psychiatric personnel.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Medical Director, Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists, and other Mental Health managers to assist in the design, implementation, ongoing review, and monitoring of relevant clinical procedures, policies, and operating manuals.</li><li>
Assist the Medical Director with clinical supervision of relevant psychiatric providers, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants.</li><li>
Develop and utilize tools of clinical surveillance to ensure consistent high-quality psychiatric care by psychiatric providers across facilities.</li><li>
Develop and implement staff trainings and other educational measures to promote consistent performance and standards of clinical excellence among psychiatric staff.</li><li>
Assist the Medical Director with personnel management of clinical staff, including setting quality standards, establishing effective recruitment and retention strategies, monitoring and ensuring staff efficiency, and managing workforce complaints.</li><li>
When necessary, implement performance improvement plans and disciplinary action for staff, including assisting Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists with this process.</li><li>
Educate clinical staff about new developments regarding best practices in all aspects of psychiatric care, with specific attention to the challenges and issues facing jail settings (e.g., influence of legal case, dual loyalty, medication diversion).</li><li>
Ensure service-wide compliance with all regulatory standards.</li><li>
In collaboration with the Medical Director and Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists, recruit, interview, and assist in the hiring of new psychiatric prescribers and oversee their orientation.</li><li>
Communicate workflow changes and relevant policy changes to any affected psychiatric staff.</li><li>
In collaboration with the Medical Director, CHS Central Operations, and other psychiatric leadership, help manage: clinical schedules, vacation requests, CME activity requests, time-off requests, and other relevant activities as they pertain to psychiatric staff.</li><li>
Serve as a primary administrative liaison and representative for the Psychiatry service. Collaborate interdepartmentally as needed.</li><li>
Track and monitor on an ongoing basis the staffing needs of all facilities for the Psychiatry service, and ensure optimized staffing assignments.</li><li>
Daily collaboration with the Operations Department to ensure that all facilities are adequately staffed with psychiatric prescribers.</li><li>
Daily collaboration with facility Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists and psychiatric providers to ensure the timely completion of medication renewals.</li><li>
Review all non-formulary requests for facilities that do not have an active Supervising or Senior Psychiatrist and cover other related managerial duties for such.</li><li>
Assist the pharmacy with any prescribing errors/issues that arise if unable to be resolved by the primary provider.</li><li>
Oversee and coordinate the e-prescribing of medication for Mental Health patients being discharged to the community or to residential programs, and serve as a liaison between prescribers and discharge planners.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between Rikers Island facilities to ensure clinical continuity and appropriate patient care and escalation as needed.</li><li>
Serve as a liaison between Rikers Island facilities and Bellevue/Elmhurst/other hospitals to assist in the transfer of patients requiring a higher level of care and their return to Rikers Island upon hospital discharge.</li><li>
Review documentation by psychiatric staff to ensure the consistent provision of high-quality care.</li><li>
Provide, as needed, direct clinical care and direct supervision of psychiatric trainees.</li><li>
Review the Uniform Notifications and Targeted Evaluations to assess the documentation of incidents involving patients engaging in self-injurious behaviors.</li><li>
Report on an as-needed basis to the CHS Morbidity and Mortality review committee.</li><li>
Participate in psychiatric provider meetings and didactics in collaboration with the Medical Director.</li><li>
On-call responsibilities, at intervals to be determined, for off-hours issues that require high level clinical or administrative intervention.</li><li>
Other duties at the discretion of the Medical Director for Psychiatry or the Chief of Service.</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Applicants must have all of the following:<br>
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1. Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and<br>
Hospitals of the American Medical Association.<br>
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2. Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital.<br>
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3. A license to practice medicine in the State of New York.<br>
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4. Certification by American Board in field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association.<br>
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5. Eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in field of specialization including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.(Training and experience required for certification will be credited toward required specialized experience.)</p>
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Department Preferences</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><ul><li><div>Strong interest in working with an underserved population, within a community health setting.</div></li><li><p>
Demonstrated history of problem-solving, creativity, and proactive leadership skills.</p></li><li><div>
Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills with particular attention to issues of psychopharmacology, safe administration of medication in a variety of settings, medical complications of mental illness, and therapeutic resistance.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff.</div></li><li><p>
Strong leadership skills with ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Department Prefernces cont.</p><ul><li><p>
Education</p><ul><li><p>
M.D. or D.O. degree with active NY State license in good standing</p></li><li><div>
Completion of a 4-year psychiatric residency training program</div></li><li><div>
Active certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry</div></li><li><div>
Additional clinical fellowship training (forensic, substance use, psychosomatics, child/adolescent, public health) preferred but not required</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Experience</div><ul><li><div>
At least three years of post-residency experience working with individuals with serious mental illness</div></li><li><div>
At least two years of post-residency experience working with individuals with mental illness in a criminal justice setting (jail, prison, probation and/or parole) or public health community setting</div></li><li><div>
At least two years of post-residency experience in a supervisory role in psychiatry</div></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><div><br>
An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered.</div></li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week</li><li>
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans</li><li>
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts</li><li>
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees</li><li>
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities</li><li>
College Savings Program</li><li>
Union Benefits for eligible titles</li><li>
Multiple employee discounts programs</li><li>
Commuter Benefits Programs</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How To Apply</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the &quot;Apply for Job&quot; button.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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