New York Licensed Acute Care Psychiatrist

Job Summary

Providing culturally humble episodic care to patients in acute crisis, the full-time New York Licensed Acute Care Psychiatrist will work remotely to evaluate and treat individuals across various emergency settings while collaborating with onsite professionals and utilizing evidence-based practices.

Key responsibilities

• Simultaneously serving multiple emergency rooms and psychiatric crisis programs to evaluate and treat patients in crisis
• Receiving support from a 24/7 access center to ensure successful patient treatment throughout shifts
• Directing and implementing psychotherapeutic treatments and prescribing medications for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders

Required qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist with unrestricted, independent licensure
• Experience providing psychiatric care to all age groups in acute crisis settings
• Familiarity with multiple EMRs and advanced technical proficiency in telehealth technologies
• Established and updated CAQH and FCVS profiles
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds