Physician​/Psychiatry​/Locum​/Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Compensation: $263,000 to $275,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday. 30-35 hours per week.

Our client, a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Nassau County, NY, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatrist to join their clinical team. This role provides an incredibly rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse community.

Operating on a predictable, daytime schedule, this position allows you to make a profound clinical impact while working alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, accurate diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans for both school-age and adult populations.
• Manage, monitor, and document psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions competently
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Educate patients and their families on mental health treatment plans, preventative care, and holistic wellness practices
• Partner and coordinate closely with primary care providers, specialists, and behavioral health staff to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, secure, and timely psychiatric medical documentation, ensuring proper clinical coding
• Participate actively in peer reviews, clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and required continuing education
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, federal, and billing regulatory standards
• Split operational time efficiently between two designated facility locations in Nassau County
• Participate in on-call and emergency psychiatric coverage as required by the organization

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Current, active, and unrestricted physician license and registration with New York State
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Psychiatry
• A genuine passion for working with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to travel reliably between two clinical sites within Nassau County
• Active enrollment in Medicaid is strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary package ranging from $263,000 to $275,000
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match
• High-quality Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, and AD&D coverage
• Complete, occurrence-based medical malpractice insurance
• Robust PTO package covering vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and CME time
• Generous CME financial reimbursement and access to NHSC loan forgiveness programs
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, plus convenient pre-tax commuting cost contributions

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.

If you're excited about the potential of this role, wed love to hear from you!