Job Description
Outpatient Psychiatrist - Community Services- New York, NY
Psychiatrist to join an innovative and well respected mental health agency serving adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions (2 to 4 days per week- 16- 32 hours) for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams located in the Bronx and Manhattan. The Psychiatrist is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides clinical services to seriously mentally ill clients who have history of multiple hospitalizations and non-compliance with traditional treatment. Psychiatrists will Conduct Psychiatric Assessments and Evaluations. Prescribe, Monitor and Administer Psychotropic Medications. Provide crisis intervention services to clients during regular business hours and consultation during off-hours. Lead/Participate in clinical case conferences, team meetings, High Risk conference, quality improvement, evidence-based practic...