Psychiatrist

About This Role

This full-time psychiatrist position involves providing comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services across Sun River Health's Bedford and Church Avenue locations. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating various psychiatric conditions, managing medication, conducting evaluations, and offering therapeutic interventions, particularly for the underserved population of Church Avenue Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including comprehensive assessments and diagnosis of mental health conditions
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including medication management and therapeutic interventions in coordination with the patient’s treatment team
• Provide ongoing medication monitoring and psychiatric care, develop initial and update pharmacological treatment plans based on patient’s progress
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to promote well-being
• Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic, integrated patient care
• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, High Risk meetings, and multidisciplinary team efforts to optimize patient care
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, adhering to regulatory and legal requirements
• Offer crisis intervention and manage psychiatric emergencies as needed
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed of the latest advancements in psychiatry
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care and clinical outcomes
• Provide supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals as required

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with a focus in Psychiatry
• Work Experience: 3-5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry
• Minimum Licensure:
• Valid and active New York State medical license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred or Board Eligible for recent graduates
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• DEA License (active or eligible)
• Proficient in diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric conditions
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering an environment of trust and support
• Knowledge of current psychiatric guidelines and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient education
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining a focus on quality care