Psychiatrist - Urgent

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description Form

Position Title: Part-Time Psychiatrist Location: PROS

Reports To: Program Director Cost Center:

General Purpose:

In accordance with program regulations the PROS Psychiatrist performs psychiatric evaluations and provide psycho-pharmacotherapy to clients diagnosed with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use histories. The PROS Psychiatrist works with the interdisciplinary clinical team in monitoring client symptoms, stability and medication side effects. Provide health information to clients, educate on risks versus benefits of meds, management of med side effects, interrelationship of physical/psychiatric wellbeing. Coordinate treatment with and communicate effectively with other clinical professionals (RN, social workers, mental health counselors etc.) “in-house” and also outside of program as needed (e.g. client primary physicians or other specialists).

Essential Functions:

Goodwill NYNJ is seeking a part-time psychiatrist, in the Personalized Recovery Orientated Services (PROS) program. Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of mission services including, Behavioral Health and Psych Rehabilitation Services across NYC.

HOURS: 8 - 16 hours over 2 weekdays

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology / medication management
• Experience with Outpatient Mental Health, including treating persons having co-occurring mental health, substance use and other complex conditions
• Experience working with persons having a variety of diagnoses & socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience with / ability to learn electronic medical record documentation
• Positive attitude and demeanor, and strong ability to collaborate with clinical and office staff
• Organized, self-starter
• Familiarity with OMH regulations in outpatient PROS programming
• Credentialed Medicare / Medicaid Provider a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $160.00 - $170.00 per hour

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types: Signing bonus

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

License/Certification:

• Board Certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• NYS License to Practice Psychiatry (Required)
• DEA Certification (Required) - All relevant certificates must be current (e.g. controlled substance registrations from NYS Dept. of Health, Bureau of Controlled Substances, etc.).
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in outpatient setting or similar community provider setting (e.g. partial hospital).

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:

Work Location: In person