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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

PSYCHIATRY PROVIDER

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, New York, New York, us, 10261

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About the Role

Callen-Lorde is seeking an experienced, dedicated, full-time Psychiatry Provider (PSYCH NP/MD/DO) to serve in our integrated mental health and medical clinic. This position requires demonstrated competence in meeting the behavioral health needs of our patients. This role will provide psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacological treatment of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses. You will become part of an integrated team providing behavioral health and medical services to a diverse group of patients. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in psychiatric care. Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Delivering comprehensive psychiatric services to patients in a NYS Article 28 and/or 31 clinic. Conducting psychiatric assessments and providing psychopharmacological treatments for patients with diverse mental health needs. Quality Standards and Improvement: Planning, initiating, and maintaining quality care standards for psychiatric outpatient services. Collaborating with the Director of Psychiatry to identify and implement strategies to enhance services. Strength-Based Approaches: Utilizing strength-based methodologies to address acute and chronic mental health issues. Implementing strategies aimed at reducing inpatient hospitalizations. Access to Care: Working closely with the Director of Psychiatry to ensure timely and appropriate access to mental health services. Collaboration: Partnering with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated care and address patient needs comprehensively. Continuous Quality Improvement: Engaging in ongoing problem-solving and needs assessments to enhance patient-centered care. Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with evening hours. Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Additional differential of $10,000 annually for obtaining and maintaining Board Certifications in the areas of MDs and DOs - Addiction, Child/Adolescence, Geriatrics, and Consult. This role(s) is a part of the 1199 SEIU collective bargaining agreement. Benefits include a comprehensive package: low-cost medical plan options for you and your family, dental, vision, no-cost life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance, commuter benefits, generous paid time off, and a 403B retirement plan. Qualifications

New York State Certification/Licensure and current New York State Registration (MD, DO, or NP). Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred, eligibility required (MD/DO). DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate. Experience working in a NYS Article 28/31 clinic required. Demonstrated ability to work with substance use concerns of dually diagnosed patients. Experience using strength-based approaches to working with acute and chronic mental health issues in an outpatient setting, with demonstrated skill in reducing occurrence of inpatient hospital stays. Desired Characteristics and Skills

Demonstrated commitment to providing sensitive, culturally competent psychiatric care to a diverse panel of patients. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and participate in multiple clinical teams. Commitment to the Mission of Callen-Lorde.

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