Psychiatrist (MD)-Nursing Home

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State.

Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management.

Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system.

Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties.

All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

Provide psychiatric evaluation and management for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings, with oversight of behavioral health conditions and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage complex mental health conditions
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
• Supervise and collaborate with psychiatric NPs and facility staff
• Participate in behavioral health quality initiatives and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of Psychiatry residency
• NY State medical license, DEA
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.