Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Clinic in Brooklyn, NY

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -MD-NY
Title:

MD
Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Clinic
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

The ACT team operates as a specialized community mental health program providing intensive psychiatric services to adults in their natural environments. The program maintains a comprehensive approach to community-based care with dedicated resources for field-based treatment delivery. The facility requires experienced clinicians who can effectively provide psychiatric services outside traditional clinical settings.
About the Facility Location

Brooklyn features notable attractions including the Brooklyn Bridge, which offers pedestrian access with scenic views, and Coney Island with its amusement parks. The area encompasses diverse neighborhoods such as Dumbo and attractions like Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Visitors can access various touring options including culinary experiences and audio-guided walks through different districts.
About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care through the Assertive Community Treatment model, delivering services directly in community settings including private residences, shelters, and public locations during Monday through Friday business hours. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for adults requiring community-based mental health services with 40 hours per week coverage and no call requirements. The clinician must maintain experience with community treatment programs and demonstrate competency in field-based psychiatric care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient records through EMR systems while ensuring compliance with community mental health protocols and treatment standards.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:

TBD
Patient Population:

Adults
Location Type:

On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes
Government:

No
Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:

Adult psychiatric conditions requiring community-based treatment programs
Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable
Census:

Not applicable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Variable
Initial Evaluation Time:

Variable

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