Psychiatrist- Adult ACT (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Psychiatrist

Program : Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)- Adult

Location : White Plains, NY / Hybrid / Mobile

Hours Per Week : 14 - 24 hrs. (Part-Time)

Reports To : Team Leader

Join our Team! Join us at The Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services.

We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration.

With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community.

If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Summary Description :

The Psychiatrist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program serving Adults.

The Psychiatrist will provide direct client care including assessment, medication management, medication assisted treatment (MAT) and psychiatric treatment to individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

They will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values, including the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration.

They will utilize and promote evidence-based practices, always embracing a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct substance use and psychiatric assessments, including substance use / psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and DSM-V diagnoses.
• Present and discuss assessment / client care at team meetings and case conferences.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications and conducting regular assessments of therapeutic responses and side effects, including education of clients regarding psychotropic medications.
• If needed, administer medication- intramuscular injections (IM) according to Rx order(s) as documented in EHR.
• Assess and discuss with client’s eligibility for MAT.
• Provide recommendations on level of care and treatment setting to meet client’s individual needs.
• Receive and review toxicology and lab results, incorporating into electronic health record.
• Coordinate care to address medical issues in collaboration with other staff.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Collaborate and coordinate with outside care providers and referral sources, as needed.
• Ensure that prescriber billing is timely and accurate.
• Provide support, education, and counseling to family members / significant others of clients, engaging them in the treatment / recovery process, to assist in their family member’s treatment and recovery.
• Provide on-site crisis assessment and management of clients during regular work hours, both on-site and over the phone.
• Follow the established policies & procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards.
• Other related duties.

Requirements :

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier. The Psychiatrist will be using agency vehicles and is responsible for adhering to Agency Driver Policy.
• Must be a NYS Licensed Psychiatrist.
• Must exhibit patience, flexibility, compassion, and a deep belief in recovery.
• Must maintain an active license in good standing to practice in New York State.
• Must maintain an active unrestricted federal and state DEA registrations.
• Must comply with the standards and requirements of all applicable federal, state, local and other laws, rules, and regulations governing medical services.
• Must comply with all professional standards and all applicable agency policies and procedures, including the agency’s compliance program and code of conduct.
• Understanding of 42CFR, HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Employee Classification : Exempt, Part- Time

Greater Mental Health Benefits!

• Salary Range : $100-125 an hour, based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licenses. This range represents the agency’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Flexible Work Arrangements : Subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Paid Time Off : 25 days of PTO, 12 sick days, and 11 company-paid holidays per year (prorated for part-time staff).
• Health Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision plans for staff working 30+ hours.
• Retirement : 403B plan with discretionary employer contributions after 1 year.
• Professional Development : Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks : Free EAP services and employee discounts (hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, electronics, and more!)

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.