Psychiatrist

Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for their inpatient Admissions Units. The Admissions Units serve as the hospital’s entry point for new patients. Patients are transferred from acute care hospitals, correctional facilities, and the emergency department or the community. The goals of these units are targeted towards stabilization of acute symptoms, diagnostic clarification, and determination of the most appropriate level of care and discharge disposition.As a Psychiatrist at MPC, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and recovery- focused treatments to individuals with mental health symptoms 18 years of age or older; including:Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and patient admissionsOverseeing an average caseload of 8 - 13 individualsCreating treatment plans including medication managementObtaining and reviewing appropriate laboratory tests and consulting with members of treatment team as neededProviding individual and group psychotherapyLeading a weekly medication education groupManaging acute crisesAbout MPC:MPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patient achieve their recovery goals.If you would like to join MPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program offering up to $120,000Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverageDefense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverageOMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) ProgramProfessional leave for additional learning activitiesExcellent opportunities for advancement & professional growthGenerous paid time offNYS medical, dental, & vision insuranceNYS Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred CompensationFree employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s IslandMinimum Qualifications:Psychiatrist 1: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.Additional Comments:The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.Background checks are required.This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.