Psychiatrist - Part-Time / Per Diem / Consultant

Why Join VIP Community Services?

At VIP Community Services, you will have the opportunity to work within an integrated system of care where medical, behavioral health, substance use, and supportive services come together to address the needs of the whole person.

We are committed to providing accessible, respectful, culturally responsive care and to supporting clinicians who share our commitment to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Join our team and help us continue changing lives and transforming our community.

Position Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services to adults/children and adolescents with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders.

The Psychiatrist works collaboratively with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing, care coordination, substance use treatment providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote integrated, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This position is ideal for a psychiatrist who values community-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and serving diverse and medically and socially complex populations.

Position Functions

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.

Diagnose and treat psychiatric and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring treatment response and side effects, and adjusting medications as clinically indicated.

Conduct suicide, self-harm, violence, and other clinical safety/risk assessments and coordinate appropriate interventions or higher levels of care when necessary.

Collaborate with primary care, behavioral health, nursing, care coordination, substance use treatment, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Participate in treatment planning, case conferences, clinical meetings, and care coordination activities as needed.

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, peer review, and other clinical initiatives as requested.
• Maintain all required licenses, registrations, certifications, continuing medical education, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Perform other duties within the scope of psychiatric practice as assigned by the Medical Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
• Current DEA registration when required for assigned prescribing responsibilities.
• Ability to meet VIP Community Services credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approaches to psychiatric care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred