The Chautauqua Center
Psychiatrist
Job Location
Job Description
Purpose: The psychiatrist will provide behavioral health care services to both children and adults in an integrated care center. May also provide supervision to psychiatrist nurse practitioner not yet qualified to practice solely.
Job Duties:
Responsible for providing outpatient care to patients showing a change or decline in mental status
Work independently with other members of the medical or behavioral health team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the clinic’s Board of Directors
Take part in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care, dental and behavioral health care to employees and patients
Perform patient histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments
Prescribe medications following the clinic’s policy and relevant regulations of the State
Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of other providers.
Put all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations
Formulate, execute and review healthcare education delivered to patients and families for disease prevention
Ensure smooth communication with other health professionals for effective delivery of clinic service to patients
Provide consultation to the clinic’s nursing and medical staff for improvement in holistically treating the whole patient, which enhances overall quality service delivery of the clinic
Provide supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners or students/interns as needed.
Perform psychiatric evaluations required by outside organizations for various reasons (i.e. mental competency, employment, bariatric assessments, etc.).
Education/Skills/Qualifications:
Medical degree, MD or DO is acceptable
Registered in NYS to practice psychiatry
Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, innovative
Five years ambulatory or public health experience is required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Leadership and organizational skills essential
Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred, but not required
Computer literate preferred
Demonstrate sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of medical office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping
Correct English usage, spelling and grammar
Confidence to communicate and outreach to other community healthcare organizations and personnel
Knowledge of community resources
Must possess nurse practitioner registration in NYS, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan (AXA Equitable)
Life Insurance coverage ($10,000 – company paid)
Annual paid membership to APNA
Registration renewals paid by company
Contract will provide paid time for CME’s and expenses
National Health Services Corp designated site for loan repayment
Paid holidays
Flexible scheduling
529 accounts
Identity theft protection
Miscellaneous “after hours” discount programs through human resources firm
The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.
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Location: Jamestown, NY, US
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
Contact Information
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