Psychiatrist

PSYCHIATRIST

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a psychiatrist. This position is full-time, within the Medical Care Department, working across our Barton, Broadway, & Doat locations. 

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.  

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history, mental status examinations, and psychosocial assessments to diagnose mental health conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, which may include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions 
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including monitoring their effectiveness, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications 
• Provide follow-up care, assess treatment progress, and modify treatment plans as necessary 
• Perform crisis intervention and provide emergency psychiatric care when required 
• Collaborate with patients and their families to educate them about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication adherence 
• Work with diverse patient populations, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, and chronic medical conditions 
• Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health team, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, holistic care to patients. 
• Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state/local regulations, and patient satisfaction. Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care  
• Maintain electronic medical records
• Keep up to date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences, or maintaining professional networks.

Qualifications:                  

• Board-certified in psychiatry with license to practice in New York State
• Experience providing psychiatric treatment to adult and pediatric patients
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices
• Comfortable using telemedicine technology and electronic medical records
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patient’s demeanor and identify symptoms
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders

Salary: $205,000.00. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.  

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.