Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)  is adding an Outpatient Psychiatrist to the group at  NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health, East New York.  The goal of this community-based practice is to provide outpatient services to patients as well as short and long-term follow-up care.

The Mission of   NYC Health + Hospitals  is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals  is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

As one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the country, Gotham Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. At each of our Gotham Health sites, we focus on person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes. We believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center proudly hosts two behavioral health specialty teams, our licensed Article 31 Behavioral Health Practice and an Assertive Community Treatment Team. Located in a newly refurbished clinical space, our BH practice treats underserved New Yorkers with complex psychiatric and medical presentations. Our team provides interdisciplinary intensive care to improve individual’s quality of life, increase community tenure, and reduce the need for inpatient care.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The attending psychiatrist is the clinical lead of the outpatient team and is responsible for all aspects of patient care on the team, including safety and quality. The attending psychiatrist will provide direct patient care, and clinical oversite and supervision to the behavioral health outpatient practice.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Outpatient BH team.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct care to patients assigned, including appropriate and timely care and documentation.
• Complete admission assessment, with a focus on comprehensive risk assessment for all new intakes, and re-assessment of patients in a timely fashion consistent with policy.
• Conduct appropriate outreach and relevant documentation as per policy.
• Complete treatment plan documentation consistent with policy and appropriate to patient's risk level.
• Participate in and conduct inter-disciplinary team meetings as per the standard of work and policy. Participates and conduct tier reviews as per policy
• Ensure appropriate use of de-escalation, and participate and provide leadership in outpatient behavioral codes.
• Participate in medical codes in the clinic until the Code Team arrives.
• Work with all teams to help patients move through appropriate level of care

Appropriate risk stratification and re-assessment of risk level.

Supervisory

Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Utilization Management

Regulatory Activities

Qualifications

Wages and Benefits include :

Annual Base Salary : $267,900

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $398,690

Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.

Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)  mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community.  PAGNY  is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to  NYC Health + Hospitals , the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually.  Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)  is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  page.

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.