Psychiatrist

Location: New York

Job Detail Experience Level Associate Director Degree Type Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Employment Full Time Working Type On Site Job Reference Salary Type Annually Industry Healthcare Selling Points Provide psychiatric care for adults with vision loss and complex conditions. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a mission-driven organization. Enhance your expertise in psychopharmacology and psychosocial integration.

Job Description Psychiatrist Overview The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults with vision loss and complex medical conditions.

Operate within a multidisciplinary outpatient model addressing sensory loss, physical illness, and psychiatric distress.

Conduct evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment tailored to patients with visual impairments and medically fragile conditions.

Collaborate with primary care systems and integrate psychosocial impact of disabilities into treatment plans.

Prescribe psychotropic medications with attention to drug-disease and drug-drug interactions.

Coordinate care with social workers, psychologists, and other practitioners within the behavioral health clinic.

Participate in team meetings and provide educational seminars on psychiatric treatments.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.

Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to addressing vision loss.

Psychiatrist

Key Responsibilities & Duties Conduct comprehensive mental status evaluations and assessments for patients with vision loss.

Supervise and monitor treatment plans developed by social workers and psychologists.

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring safety within complex medical regimens.

Order and interpret laboratory tests, screenings, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment adherence.

Coordinate care with healthcare providers and offer consult-liaison guidance to primary care teams.

Review health screens and recommend referrals to specialists as needed.

Participate in administrative meetings and contribute to team discussions.

Provide educational seminars to staff on advancements in psychiatric treatments.

Psychiatrist

Job Requirements Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

Active NY State medical licensure and DEA certification.

Minimum of 2 years of post-residency experience in outpatient or consult-liaison psychiatry.

Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records systems.

Demonstrated experience with patients having physical disabilities or complex medical conditions.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Bilingual Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment.