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Job description
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system. Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration. The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re-entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Medical Director of Mental Health or a supervising Psychiatrist in the Division of Correctional Health Services, this full-time position requires the provision of high-quality, team-based psychiatric care, including psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacologic interventions, for individuals incarcerated in the New York City jail system. The psychiatric service strives to provide safe, holistic, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration.
Provides psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals enrolled in the mental health service
Provide consultation to non-prescribing mental health staff and medical staff about diagnosis, treatment and/or the need for psychiatric medication
Participate in team meetings with the treatment staff, on a daily basis if working on a mental observation unit and on a weekly basis if working in one of the clinics
Regularly participate in the creation of individual treatment plans for patients, and review plans already in place
Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalizations. If a patient is hospitalized, maintain contact with the psychiatric staff to ensure continuity of care
Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a timely, concise and clear manner
Provide clinical supervision as needed for psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Engage in weekly clinical supervision with Psychiatric leadership
Provide clinical supervision for Psychiatric volunteers (resident or fellow) as needed, including appropriate direct supervision and documentation of evaluation and feedback
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Psychiatrist or Mental Health Manager for the facility, Medical Director or Chief of Service for Psychiatry, or their respective designees
This position is located on Rikers Island.
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine degree
New York State license to practice Medicine, in good standing
Completion of a 4-yr. US accredited psychiatric residency program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the ABPN
At least 2 years' experience taking care of individuals with serious mental illness in an institutional setting
Exceptional Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage starting day one: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates
Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal and CME days.
Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement
Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
Visa candidates are considered
Salary: $236,900.00 - $247,200.00 annually
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Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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