Director of Behavioral Health - Psych - FQHC - Hybrid - LIC Queens NY
A healthcare network in New York City is actively seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to join one of their facilities in Queens as their new Director of Behavioral Health.
About the Opportunity:
Specialty:
Psych Setting:
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Schedule:
Monday to Friday Hours:
8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm Patient Population:
Psychiatric Patient Volume:
See patients two days a week Call Schedule:
None
Responsibilities:
The Director of Behavioral Health will:
Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care including any necessary to facilitate transfer, and if indicated, referrals to outside programs or psychiatric clinics Make and/or track all referrals to other mental health agencies and providers Consult with primary care providers to focus on psychiatric and substance abuse issues Work collaboratively with specialists for consultation and referral purposes Coordinate patient's psychiatric care with medical clinic and shelter staff, as well as outside providers Provide further guidance in person, or by telephone, when the psychologist and/or clinical staff may need counseling advice for patients Provide weekly supervision for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to assist with and discuss cases Coordinate emergency responses, as needed Meet with Psychologists and Substance Abuse Counselors on a monthly basis to discuss/implement recommendations and collaborate toward delivering quality psychiatric services to patients Initiate and participate in research related to health care or allied fields, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
Current NYS Psychiatrist license Board Eligible or Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; current New York State license Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Health Care Medical Emergency Primary Care Substance Abuse Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
About the Opportunity:
Specialty:
Psych Setting:
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Schedule:
Monday to Friday Hours:
8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm Patient Population:
Psychiatric Patient Volume:
See patients two days a week Call Schedule:
None
Responsibilities:
The Director of Behavioral Health will:
Complete medical forms and documentation related to patient care including any necessary to facilitate transfer, and if indicated, referrals to outside programs or psychiatric clinics Make and/or track all referrals to other mental health agencies and providers Consult with primary care providers to focus on psychiatric and substance abuse issues Work collaboratively with specialists for consultation and referral purposes Coordinate patient's psychiatric care with medical clinic and shelter staff, as well as outside providers Provide further guidance in person, or by telephone, when the psychologist and/or clinical staff may need counseling advice for patients Provide weekly supervision for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to assist with and discuss cases Coordinate emergency responses, as needed Meet with Psychologists and Substance Abuse Counselors on a monthly basis to discuss/implement recommendations and collaborate toward delivering quality psychiatric services to patients Initiate and participate in research related to health care or allied fields, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
Current NYS Psychiatrist license Board Eligible or Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; current New York State license Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Health Care Medical Emergency Primary Care Substance Abuse Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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