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Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester County, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist with sub-specialization in Addiction to join and help lead our dynamic team in management of addiction treatment services. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with a flexible schedule and hybrid work options available.

The compensation range for this full-time position is $260,000 - $300,000. The title (Assistant Medical Director or Director) and salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Administration, planning, organization, and general management of Addiction Psychiatric Services under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in partnership and collaboration with the Director of Innovation, Integration, and Community Services responsible for overseeing addiction services throughout the agency.

+ Serve on the psychiatry medical leadership team and assist in overseeing medical and nursing services according to need, background, and experience, including staff education, supervision, and quality assurance

+ Provide comprehensive outpatient care for substance use disorders and psychiatric care as needed, generally conducting 60-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-up visits, using and maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation within the electronic health record.

+ Focus on delivering quality patient care as a benefit from full nursing support, with LPNs handling p rior authorizations, lab results, medical records, injectable medications, and refill requests as well as administrative support for care coordination and scheduling.

+ Work within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, mental health nurse practitioners/ advance practice clinicians, and nurses, and collaboratively in interdisciplinary care with social workers, psychologists, therapists, and counselors on staff at the agency’s clinics.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following:

+ Must have MD/ DO degree

+ Valid New York State medical license

+ DEA and Medicaid #

+ Board certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine

+ Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

+ Prior management, leadership, and public health experience is a plus

+ 2+ years of post-training experience is a plus

+ Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

+ Generous paid time off

+ Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

+ 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan

+ Ongoing Professional Development and Training

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Disability and life insurance

+ Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

+ Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER