Psychiatrist- On-Track

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County .

As the largest municipal health care system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals is dedicated to providing high quality health care services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County's Behavioral Health Center offers a comprehensive suite of services for mental health including First Episode Psychosis program, medical services, opioid treatment, substance use disorders services, a specialized unit for people with Intellectually Disability, an inpatient Extended care unit focusing on the needs of our homeless patients and prevent recidivism, ketamine assisted therapy, and inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children.

The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect.

Opportunity Details

• Attends and participates in mandated OnTrack trainings and conference calls and maintains fidelity with OnTrack model of care.
• Provides direct psychiatric care for Kings OnTrack participants.
• Utilizes a shared decision-making process for treatment decisions with participants and families.
• Systematically monitors response to medications and side effects in order to ensure safety and tolerability.
• Adheres with clinic policies and procedures.
• Participates in outpatient behavioral codes, follows code protocol and uses de-escalation measures.
• Conducts risk assessment, risk management, outreach, and clinical documentation in accordance with policy and protocols.
• Coordinates care with primary care and other medical specialists.
• Collaborates with acute care providers for participants admitted to the emergency room, CPEP or inpatient services.
• Responds in a clinically appropriate time frame to assist participants in crisis.
• Is available to respond to participants’ emergencies outside of scheduled visit times.
• Is available by phone nights and weekends for calls from team therapists regarding time sensitive clinical needs.
• Cooperates with team to complete OnTrack data reports on time.
• Collaborates with Kings OnTrack team and clinic leadership to implement corrective action plans.
• Supervises medical students and residents.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
• Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry
• License to practice medicine in NYS

Exceptional Benefits Include :

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program, sick time and holidays
• CME days and dollars
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness through multiple programs, including : NYC H+H BH4NYC Loan Repayment Program, Doctors Across New York (DANY), and the NYS Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, along with the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
• Visa candidates are considered and sponsored - including J1 Waivers (Conrad 30), HHS Waivers and H1B - Inquire within!
• No Call Requirements!
• Base Salary Range : $142,140-$148,325 (based on 24 hours per week) with ability to earn more through coverage

For behavioral health providers motivated by mission-driven work, NYC Health + Hospitals offers an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career at the vanguard of public psychiatry.

Join us in our mission to care for all, advocate for the underserved, and ensure a healthier future for the people of New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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