Psychiatrist (47929)

Job Description

The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing care and treatment to the center’s patients. As a member of the PCMH team, the Psychiatrist will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs psychiatric evaluations, assessing mental disorders and recommendations for treatment
• Provides services in accordance with generally acceptable standards of medical practice
• Develops a plan of treatment/care for the patient that also includes education and follow-up visits
• Makes referrals, as indicated by the needs of the patient
• Communicates with other health care providers related to diagnosis, treatment and plan for the patient either verbally and/or through documentation in the medical record
• Maintains current and complete documentation in the medical record that reflects the care and services provided to the patient
• Adheres to the center’s established policies and procedures
• Participates as a member of the medical staff and adheres to the medical staff bylaws
• Participates as a member of committees as requested by the Medical Director
• Provides supervision and consultation to staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as requested by the Medical Director
• Participates in the on-call and emergency coverage schedule, as directed by the Medical Director

Qualifications

• Current license as a psychiatrist in New York State
• Completion of an accredited residency program in the field of psychiatry
• Mets all the requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the medical staff
• Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Psychiatrist