Psychiatrist (Director Level)

Job Description
LOCATION:
BROOKLYN NY
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We are actively seeking a Psychiatrist to work as an Assistant Medical Director for one of our many outpatient clients located within multiple locations throughout the five burroughs. The Psychiatrist will be working alongside two other attending Physicians to ensure quality care. The Psychiatrist will given much autonomy and support from our other medical staff. See Job highlights below.
Title:
Psychiatrist (Assistant Medical Director)
Location:
New York NY
Salary:
$240,000 to $260,000
Responsibilities:
Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons;
conducting physical examinations;
observing behaviors;
reviewing medical history and related documents;
selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests;
ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders;
establishing treatment goals and methodologies.
Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications;
discussing progress toward goals with patients;
providing instructions;
monitoring effect of medications;
supervising staff provision of services.
Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress;
consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations;
participating in utilization reviews;
remaining available foremergency consultations.
Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues.
Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events;
writing summaries.
Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities;
reading professional publications;
maintaining personal networks;
participating in professional organizations.
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunitiesto add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications:
Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Decision Making, Listening, Verbal Communication, Patient Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Building Relationships, Discretion, Bedside Manner
Requirements:
Graduate of an approved Psychiatry residency program
Active MD or DO
Board Certified Preferred
Active DEA license