Psychiatrist- Children Services

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Position Summary

Performs professional psychiatric services involving the responsibility for the psychiatric, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of clients within the Personal Recovery Oriented Services program and the NYSTART program. Emphasis of the work is on offering constructive therapeutic treatment to PROS clients, supervision of nurse practitioner, participation and consultation for the Integrated Care Committee as well as participation in the OMH incident review committee.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts individual psychotherapy, and drug therapy for PROS clients.
• Review and sign off on clinical documents, ensuring clinical quality and continuity throughout START service documentation. This will include review of START action plans, crisis plans (CSCPIP), CSE (Comprehensive Service Evaluations) and CET (Clinical Education Team) documents.
• Participates as a team member in weekly clinical and consultation meetings with other clinical staff concerning the diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Conducts in-service training seminars for clinic and program staff regarding mental health related issues.
• Clinical consultation with Nurse Practitioners and team members.
• Clinical team trainings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Clinical support for the Resource Center.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing communication collateral providers involved with the program and individuals served.
• Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
• Responsible for the oversight and consultation of the nurse practitioner of the PROS program.
• Review and sign off on clinical documents, ensuring clinical quality and continuity throughout START service documentation.
• Review of START action plans, crisis plans (CSCPIP), CSE (Comprehensive Service Evaluations) and CET (Clinical Education Team).
• Conduct trainings and learning seminars to clinicians and prescribers within the various clinical programs within the agency.
• Act as an integral part of the Integrated Care Committee offering feedback and response.
• Monitor assigned clients progress on a monthly and on an as needed basis.
• Ensure all records of individuals assigned are kept up to date (paper and digital).
• Attend committee meetings and program screenings/tours as required or assigned.
• Attend all PROS weekly clinical meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Work Experience, and Competencies

• Graduation from an accredited Medical School and is licensed as a physician by the N.Y.S. Department of Education.
• Minimum of 10 years clinical experience working with IDD/MI population
• Valid NPI number
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE
• No convictions for crimes that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population

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