Psychiatrist

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: United States

Company Overview

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a healthcare recruitment agency specializing in allied health, government placements, travel positions, and locum tenens. We match physicians and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices. In today’s competitive economy, many healthcare organizations are faced with reducing operating costs while still providing top-level care to their patients. Finding the physicians you need to grow and preserve your healthcare organization has never been more challenging. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their existing performance, current circumstances, and reduce cost expenditures associated with the current healthcare environment. Integrity, honesty, and transparency are the principles we stand by. We recognize our responsibility to influence careers and lives through our insight, advice, and solutions. Visit our website at www.glhstaffing.com to learn more about how Greenlife can serve you. We look forward to working with you!

About the job

Psychiatrist – Bronx, NY (#3008)

Minimum of 2 years experience in previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic, or hospital

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to fill an opening with a network of federally qualified community health centers located in Bronx, New York.

Requirements of the Psychiatrist:

  • Must have an MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited residency program in psychiatry
  • Must be Board Certified
  • Must have a valid NY State license, CDS, DEA, and BLS, Medicaid number
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in a previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic, or hospital
  • Understanding of and passion for Community Healthcare is preferred

Benefits of the Psychiatrist:

  • The salary for this position is $270,000 – $325,000 / yr
  • This is a Full-time position
  • Federal/State Loan Repayment Eligibility
  • Generous Paid Time Off including your birthday (4 weeks vacation; 6 sick; 6 personal; 10 paid holidays)
  • Contribution to 401K plan
  • Full Benefits – 100% of cost covered for the employee, 73.5% covered for family by employer
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Malpractice insurance coverage under FTCA
  • Paid continuing medical education
  • Flexible schedules
  • Relocation Reimbursement

Responsibilities of the Psychiatrist:

  • Completes a comprehensive patient history by obtaining a history from the patient and other relevant sources (e.g.medical records, family members).
  • Documents the full history and progress notes according to organization policy, and federal and NYS Department of Health laws and regulations.
  • Psychiatric diagnosis according to the latest DSM, ICD, and evidence-based treatment.
  • Performs psychiatric evaluation using history, laboratory tests, and other indicated procedures, orders tests, and interprets results to formulate psychiatric diagnoses, formulates, prescribes, and/or carries out medical treatment.
  • Counsels patients in health related matters. Prescribes or administers treatment recommendations, consisting of psychotherapy, medication, and other specialized psychiatric care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Explains procedures and discuss test results on prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  • Complete and submit appropriate progress reports to the CMO.
  • Advises patients and the community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality and follows federal/state and organization regulations in this regard.
  • Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in the organization for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
  • Attends scheduled monthly and quarterly medical staff meetings as well as education meetings.
  • Agrees to see adults and geriatric patients irrespective of their medical condition/diagnosis.
  • Analyzes and evaluates patient data and test or examination findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorders.
  • Prescribes directs, and administers psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
  • Examines or conducts laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical conditions and mental disorders.

Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

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