Psychiatry Fellow

Title: Psychiatry Fellow

Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 (prorated for part-time/25 hrs per week)

• Average number of patients per day is 7-10, enabling focused patient care without the pressure of large evaluation turnouts.
• No weekend coverage is required.
• Supportive environment working within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Paid CME for providers.
• Reports to the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Healthcare Operations.
• Oversees all psychiatric care at the shelter, coordinating with Embedded Nursing staff for the administration of medication.
• Provides psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred for assessment of psychiatric conditions or for entitlements and housing.
• Provides psychiatric follow‑up care as needed, including psychopharmacology and supportive psychotherapy, and adheres to agency policy regarding health screening and laboratory monitoring.
• Provides crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• In collaboration with on‑site nurse, provides liaison to outside psychiatric and medical providers as necessary and appropriate.
• Completes documentation in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in weekly clinical team meetings at the shelter and provides case consultation to interdisciplinary staff such as case managers.
• Attends bimonthly group supervision with fellow providers and attends Healthcare Department Meetings.
• Willing to participate in education and training to deliver care via telepsychiatry as needed.
• Participates in agency quality assurance process as requested by Medical Director.
• May participate in supervision of medical students or residents as arranged with Medical Director of Psychiatric Services.

• New York State Medical License and Registration.
• Board certified in Psychiatry.
• Experience working with homeless populations preferred.
• Buprenorphine waiver preferred.
• Excellent oral, writing, and listening communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and coordinate schedules.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with clients and all levels of staff.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Internship

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Non‑profit Organizations