Psychiatry Fellow

Title:     Psychiatry Fellow

Salary:  $185,000 - $200,000 (prorated for part-time)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Average number of patients per day is 7-10. The enables for focused patient care without the pressure of large number of evaluation turnouts
• No weekend coverage is required.
• Supportive environment working within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Paid CME for providers

• Reports to the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services.  Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Operations

• Oversees all psychiatric care at the shelter including coordination with the Embedded Nursing staff for the administration of medication
• Provides psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred for assessment of psychiatric conditions or for entitlements and housing.
• Provides psychiatric follow-up care as needed, including psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy.  Adheres to agency policy regarding obtaining health screening and laboratory monitoring.
• Provides crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• In collaboration with on-site nurse, provides liaison to outside psychiatric and medical providers as necessary and appropriate.
• Completes documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in weekly clinical team meeting at shelter.  Provides case consultation to interdisciplinary staff such as case managers.
• Attends bimonthly group supervision with fellow providers and attends Healthcare Department Meetings
• Willing to participate in education and training to deliver care via telepsychiatry as needed
• Participates in agency quality assurance process as requested by Medical Director.
• May participate in supervision of medical students or residents as arranged with Medical Director of Psychiatric Services.

Qualifications:

• New York State Medical License and Registration
• Board certified in Psychiatry.
• Working with homeless population preferred.
• Licenses: Buprenorphine waiver preferred.
• Communication: Must have excellent oral, writing and listening skills. 
• Organizational skills: The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and create and coordinate schedules
• Interpersonal skills: Must have the ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff.
• Computer skills: Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially WORD and EXCEL