Psychiatrist or Addiction Medicine Physician

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist
or Addiction Medicine Physicians
to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
. The Behavioral Health Center offers a comprehensive suite of services for mental health including First Episode Psychosis program, medical services, opioid treatment, substance use disorder services, a specialized unit for people with intellectual disability, an inpatient extended care unit focusing on the needs of our homeless patients and preventing recidivism, ketamine‑assisted therapy, and inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children.

Our skilled team—including adult and child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, nurses, social workers, creative arts therapists, peer counselors, and addiction counselors—delivers compassionate care in a secure environment, respecting each patient’s dignity and partnering with them on their recovery journey. We also provide educational resources for patients and caregivers to enhance their understanding of mental health and addiction issues and available treatments.

Our services range from psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) to specialized programs like outpatient withdrawal management, medication maintenance (including methadone and buprenorphine), overdose prevention, and support for personal development goals such as employment and education. Each patient receives a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and health management.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high health‑care delivery standards and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities and the chance to work with medical students, residents and fellows very closely.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and have established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health‑care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The identified psychiatrist provides direct patient care and maintains focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability across the SUD Services.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Substance Use Disorders Services

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes a therapeutic rapport with patients; uses motivational interventions to encourage involvement in the treatment and recovery process.
• Observes confidentiality rules and respects rights of patients.

Substance Abuse services:

• Completes psychiatrist assessment timely.
• Verifies diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder/s and the need for treatment including considerations for appropriate level of care.
• Identifies patient’s medical and mental health needs related to care.
• Screens individuals, provides care, makes referrals as necessary, and follows up as needed.
• Communicates regularly with treatment team, sharing on‑going assessment and impressions.

Treatment Planning:

• As a member of the Treatment Team, contributes issues to be addressed and identifies goals, objectives and interventions with expected time frames.
• Monitors the progress of individuals in treatment and reviews the appropriateness of continued treatment and level of care.
• Contributes to the completion of Treatment Plans and Utilization Reviews.

Medical Management:

• Provides pharmacotherapeutic interventions for substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
• Reviews and acts upon lab results and other medical data.
• Attends and…