Psychiatrist

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations using DSM-5-TR criteria for individuals in acute crisis.
• Manage acute intoxication and withdrawal protocols for substances including alcohol and opioids.
• Initiate and oversee medications for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder such as buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications while maintaining accurate documentation of clinical rationale and side effects.
• Perform suicide and self-harm risk assessments to develop effective safety plans and disposition strategies.
• Use ASAM and LOCUS criteria to determine the appropriate level of care and clinical pathway for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, nurses, and counselors to coordinate integrated care.
• Provide clinical consultation and collaborative oversight for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Complete timely documentation in the Avatar electronic health record in compliance with OMH and OASAS regulations.
• Ensure adherence to DEA requirements, I-STOP/PMP reviews, and federal confidentiality standards for substance use records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and staff education on psychopharmacology and addiction medicine.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency with fellowship training in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine strongly preferred
• Active unrestricted New York State license to practice medicine
• Active DEA registration with schedule II–V privileges and authority to prescribe buprenorphine
• Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with subspecialty certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification with ACLS preferred
• Minimum of two years of post-residency experience in emergency psychiatry crisis services inpatient psychiatry or detoxification preferred
• Experience working with diverse underserved and justice-involved populations preferred
• Advanced clinical expertise in psychiatric emergencies suicide risk assessment and acute psychosis management
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders withdrawal protocols including CIWA and COWS and MOUD
• Familiarity with Zero Suicide principles trauma-informed care and harm reduction models
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records such as Avatar and e-prescribing software
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and professional collaboration skills

Additional Information

This is a full-time exempt role with an annual salary of $200,000 - $283,000 with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, and tuition reimbursement. This role is located in Blauvelt, NY.