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Job description
Psychiatrist – Assessment Center
Provide Care That Creates Stability
At BRC, our medical and behavioral health teams provide critical care to some of New York City's most vulnerable individuals. As a Psychiatrist at the Assessment Center, you will deliver psychiatric evaluation, treatment, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership for individuals newly entering the shelter system.
This role is ideal for a mission-driven physician interested in collaborative, community-based psychiatry serving individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use, medical fragility, and justice-system involvement.
What You'll Do
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning
Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychiatric care
Co-manage care alongside medical and interdisciplinary teams
Oversee and support Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Medical Assistants
Support psychiatric consultation needs across additional BRC program locations as needed
Advocate for clients with hospitals, community providers, and external partners
Build collaborative relationships with hospital ERs, CPEPs, and referral partners
Provide training and guidance to social workers and frontline staff
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and care planning
Maintain timely documentation and compliance standards
Program Overview
The Assessment Center is a 200-bed shelter in Greenpoint, Brooklyn serving men newly entering the NYC shelter system who require comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluation before placement into the most appropriate level of care and shelter.
Clients served may include individuals experiencing chronic mental illness, substance use disorders, medical complexity, developmental disabilities, homelessness, and justice-system involvement.
What You'll Gain
Collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment
Clearly defined client appointment schedules and protected administrative time for documentation, meetings, and care coordination
Hybrid flexibility with 1 remote day or 2 half-day remote sessions weekly for virtual responsibilities
Opportunity to support psychiatric care across multiple BRC programs
Strong interdisciplinary support including nursing and frontline medical staff
Meaningful work serving high-needs and underserved populations
Who We're Looking For
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist required
Experience working with MICA, forensic, homeless, or severely mentally ill populations preferred
Strong clinical assessment, crisis management, and collaboration skills
Interest in working with vulnerable and high-needs populations required
Flexible, creative, and mission-driven approach to care
Working Environment
This role involves direct clinical work with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex medical and psychosocial needs. Employees must be comfortable:
Working in shelter and community-based environments
Managing psychiatric crises and high-acuity cases
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and multiple program locations
Supporting clients with significant behavioral health and psychosocial challenges
Schedule
Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hybrid flexibility available
What We Offer
Health insurance and paid sick time starting Day One
3+ weeks vacation, 12 holidays, plus personal and sick time
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
Opportunity to make a direct impact on underserved New Yorkers
Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11210, US
Who can apply
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