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Title: Psychiatry Fellow

Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 (prorated for part-time/25 hrs per week)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Average number of patients per day is 7-10. The enables for focused patient care without the pressure of large number of evaluation turnouts

+ No weekend coverage is required.

+ Supportive environment working within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

+ Paid CME for providers

+ Reports to the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services. Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Operations

+ Oversees all psychiatric care at the shelter including coordination with the Embedded Nursing staff for the administration of medication

+ Provides psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred for assessment of psychiatric conditions or for entitlements and housing.

+ Provides psychiatric follow-up care as needed, including psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy. Adheres to agency policy regarding obtaining health screening and laboratory monitoring.

+ Provides crisis intervention and assessment as needed.

+ In collaboration with on-site nurse, provides liaison to outside psychiatric and medical providers as necessary and appropriate.

+ Completes documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

+ Participates in weekly clinical team meeting at shelter. Provides case consultation to interdisciplinary staff such as case managers.

+ Attends bimonthly group supervision with fellow providers and attends Healthcare Department Meetings

+ Willing to participate in education and training to deliver care via telepsychiatry as needed

+ Participates in agency quality assurance process as requested by Medical Director.

+ May participate in supervision of medical students or residents as arranged with Medical Director of Psychiatric Services.

Qualifications:

+ New York State Medical License and Registration

+ Board certified in Psychiatry.

+ Working with homeless population preferred.

+ Licenses: Buprenorphine waiver preferred.

+ Communication: Must have excellent oral, writing and listening skills.

+ Organizational skills: The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules

+ Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.

+ Computer skills: Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially WORD and EXCEL

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular

Hiring Min Rate 185,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 200,000 USD