Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

The Psychiatrist specializes behavioral health medicine to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a Psychiatrist in this role, you will provide expert psychiatric care with a focus on comprehensive behavioral health management. Responsibilities will include assessing patients, devising treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment strategies, including medication management, psychotherapy, and interventional procedures
• Utilize interventional psychiatry techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), IV ketamine therapy, VNS, or other emerging modalities to address treatment-resistant conditions
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress, clinical findings, and changes in psychiatric status
• Collaborate with emergency services as needed
• Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team healthcare professionals, including advanced practice providers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other specialists
• Participate in clinical supervision, case conferences, and continuing education to enhance professional development and stay current with advances in psychiatry
• Supervision and/or collaboration with extenders

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of residency training in psychiatry
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry
• Valid NY State licensure and DEA registration
• Experience in interventional psychiatry techniques preferred (e.g., TMS, ketamine therapy), not required
• Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively within a team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and advocating for the mental health needs of patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Working Conditions

• Medical office and exam room settings
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions common to clinic
• Frequent contact with a variety of people
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Travel

• Possible travel between Dent Neurologic Institute sites
• Possible travel to conferences, educational events, etc

Compensation:

• The compensation rate noted is base salary, dependent on experience
• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the range
• Incentive opportunity, in addition to relocation reimbursement depending on current location

DENT Patient Philosophy

"The basic philosophy of the DENT Neurologic Institute is to show our patients and each other the same respect for human dignity and level of kindness, that we would seek for our own families and loved ones. Nothing else is acceptable"

EEO Statement

Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all. Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.