Staff Psychiatrist

Title: Staff Psychiatrist

Status: Full-Time, Hybrid

Reports To: Medical Director, Associate Medical Director

Salary: $250,000 - $290,000 annually based on experience, Sign-on bonus available

Location: Dutchess County, New York

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Function: The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management to clients served by Family Services’ Behavioral Health Centers in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and reporting to the Medical Director, the Psychiatrist uses professional clinical judgment to deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive care that addresses clients’ biological, psychological, social, and wellness needs, supports recovery, and promotes continuity of care.

Qualifications

Active, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State.

Board certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), or board eligibility.

Position Responsibilities

Render psychiatric services to clients of Dutchess and Ulster Counties, the manner and means of which are at the sole discretion and the professional judgement of the psychiatrist within the laws, rules and regulations of the State of NY and County boards of mental health.

Evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage psychiatric care, determining the psychiatric and related medical care needed. Participates in the intake and screening process of patients in a way that takes into account the biological, psychological, social, and wellness needs of the patient.

Provides medication management services and provides timely medication monitoring per the FSI Medical Director’s policies and procedures.

Works to ensure continuity of care, especially during transitions from Hospital to the Community.

Works to provide documentation in the FSI Electronic Health Record (EHR) that is consistent with the patient’s treatment plan, provides an assessment of medical necessity, includes updates on DSM 5 diagnoses, and reviews a patient’s response to medical interventions in a clear and concise manner.

Reviews intakes and treatment plans to assure quality care that operates within regulations and clinical standards.

Participates in training that meets state and Federal requirements, including those of Medical Boards and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Attends weekly treatment planning meetings and case conferences, providing education and consultation to the multi-disciplinary treatment team

Collaborates with agency nurses, medical assistants, and visiting students of the healing arts to make appropriate referrals to community physicians and agencies for further assessment and treatment.

Attends bi-monthly Medical Director meetings that are designed to educate and problem-solve on behalf of the FSI psychiatrists, to improve your quality of life on the job.

Provides education and information to promote public interest and advocacy for our clients with mental health issues, chemical dependency, and developmental disabilities.

Provides psychotropic medications and conducts regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects, including obtaining informed consent and any necessary bloodwork, EKGs, drug testing and pregnancy tests as indicated.

• Participates in Peer Review and focused peer review audits for psychiatrists and nurse practitioners
• Reviews incident reports and participates in recommendations for correction.

Provides support, education, and counseling to family members and significant others, with other team members and as clinically appropriate to help them become knowledgeable about mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress.

Acts as a collaborating practitioner for newer medical providers and nurse practitioners needing oversight.

Provides on-site crisis assessment and management of patients during regular work hours, triaging to the appropriate level of care.

Participates in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services, i. e. Court ordered mental health treatment established under New York’s Kendra’s Law.

Provides Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals with qualifying substance use disorders (as certified to do so) and as medically appropriate.

Performs other medical duties as requested within the scope of the position

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal requirements for psychiatric care in community treatment settings.

Knowledge of evidence-based mental health treatment and medication management.

Cultural sensitivity training and the ability to provide respectful, responsive care to people from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to establish empathetic, professional relationships with clients, their families, and significant others, including during challenging interactions.

Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and support program goals and system improvements.

Proficiency in electronic health records and efficient, accurate clinical documentation.

Ability to provide care within the established appointment schedule: 20-minute follow-ups, 30-minute post-hospital appointments for already enrolled clients, and 60-minute new-client evaluations.

Essential Requirements

• No pending or previous disciplinary actions by a state medical board.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Education, training, and experience sufficient to qualify for coverage under the agency’s medical malpractice insurance.

We value flexibility and support in our work environment and offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide out employes with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Our Benefits Packages Include

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (3 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.

In our commitment to professional growth and development, we offer Psychiatrists 24 hours of paid professional development time annually and up to $1500 professional reimbursement to attend training or conferences that meet their individual learning needs and interests.

Family Services Behavioral Health Centers are eligible for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) through the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a program where an employee’s student loan repayment funds are provided in exchange for a commitment to work at a STAR LRP approved facility for a certain number of years.

Position meets eligibility for various federal and state student loan repayment and forgiveness programs.

Our Mission

To support people, strengthen families, and nurture safer, healthier communities.

Our Values

• Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others.
• Integrity – Being honest and dependable.
• Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.
• Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.
• Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.
• Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.
• Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.
• Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.

Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@familyservicesny.org.

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.