Psychiatrist; Locum Tenens

Job Title:

Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens)

Location:

Brooklyn, New York
Pay Rate: $190 per hour

Job Summary:

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified and experienced Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric services in inpatient, outpatient, adult, child/adolescent, and/or forensic settings. This role involves evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and coordination of care for individuals with psychiatric disorders. This is a Locum Tenens (independent contractor) role requiring strong clinical expertise, professionalism, and the ability to integrate effectively with interdisciplinary treatment teams.

• Must be enrolled in CMS and remain an unconditional Medicare/Medicaid participating provider (OPRA-compliant).
• Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). If primarily serving youth, must be board-certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical psychiatry experience.
• Must be enrolled with NYS Medicaid as a Billing Provider or ORA Prescriber.
• Must enroll in NYS I-STOP/PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program).
• If required, must obtain and maintain hospital privileges at non-OMH state facilities and cover any related fees.
• Must assign all insurance reimbursement for OMH patient care to OMH.
• Must maintain an active NY State medical license in good standing and notify OMH of any changes.
• Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements per Joint Commission and OMH regulations.
• Must be able to perform the majority of clinical duties with minimal supervision.

• Provide safe, humane, and ethical psychiatric care to all clients.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, physical exams (when required), and diagnostic assessments.
• Review medical history, previous examinations, psychiatric evaluations, and test results.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and formulate treatment plans and multi-modal therapy programs.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Order laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Evaluate patients for admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, caregivers, families, and external providers.
• Prepare accurate clinical documentation, case histories, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Attend clinical staff meetings and participate in medical committees.
• Ensure all documentation meets OMH, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.

• Integrate into multidisciplinary treatment teams and collaborate across all staff levels.
• Participate in treatment planning, updates, and reviews.
• Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care during transitions or community placement.
• Provide Physician On Duty (POD) coverage when assigned.
• Follow all OMH site-specific policies (safety, security, identification, training, etc.).
• Use OMH-designated systems for documentation and electronic medical records.

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (if applicable)
  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for individuals under 18.
  • Conduct family/group therapy and education.
  • Order suicide precautions and medical triage when needed.
  • Provide behavioral, cognitive, supportive, and insight-oriented therapy.
• Adult Psychiatry
  • Evaluate and treat individuals 18+.
  • Conduct lethality assessments, forensic evaluations, and medical triage when needed.
  • Implement suicide precautions, restraint, and seclusion protocols when required.
• Adult Forensic Psychiatry
  • Provide psychiatric services to justice-involved individuals, including those deemed incompetent to stand trial, NGRI, or requiring secure treatment.
  • Conduct forensic evaluations, suicide assessments, and provide telepsychiatry services if needed.
  • No prior forensic training required—OMH provides clinical supervision.

• Must comply with all OMH workplace, immunization, and health screening policies (PPD, chest X-ray if required, MMR, flu, etc.).
• Must follow HIPAA and all federal/state regulations.
• Must return OMH property (phones,…