Psychiatry, Adult Staff Psychiatrist - New York State, United States - Jewish Association for Services for the Aged

Description

The Psychiatrist, Bronx Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Older Adult Services, in conjunction with the Associate Director, has overall clinical responsibility for monitoring individual treatment and staff delivery of clinical services.

The Psychiatrist provides both psychiatric and medical assessment, along with treatment.

The psychiatrist will also provide clinical supervision, education and training to the ACT Team, provide psychopharmacology services related to the development, maintenance and supervision of medications for psychiatric and medical purposes.

If needed, administer medication- intramuscular injections (IM) according to Rx order(s) as documented in EHR.
Receive and review toxicology and lab results, incorporating into electronic health record.
Coordinate care to address psychiatric/medical issues in collaboration with other staff.
Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Provide on-site crisis assessment and management of clients both on-site and over the phone.
D. plus Board certification or eligibility for certification in psychiatry.
Valid NYS Medical License
Good writing/record keeping skills.
Excellent writing/record keeping skills.
Computer-literacy, with ability to learn program-specific software. Should be conversant with current MicroSoft and Google applications.
Willing and able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to travel using mass transit
Possess a Medicaid/Medicare Provider Number.
Possess a current DEA Registration Number.