Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist Overview

• The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults with vision loss and complex medical conditions.
• Operate within a multidisciplinary outpatient model addressing sensory loss, physical illness, and psychiatric distress.
• Conduct evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment tailored to patients with visual impairments and medically fragile conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care systems and integrate psychosocial impact of disabilities into treatment plans.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications with attention to drug-disease and drug-drug interactions.
• Coordinate care with social workers, psychologists, and other practitioners within the behavioral health clinic.
• Participate in team meetings and provide educational seminars on psychiatric treatments.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to addressing vision loss.

Psychiatrist Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct comprehensive mental status evaluations and assessments for patients with vision loss.
• Supervise and monitor treatment plans developed by social workers and psychologists.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, ensuring safety within complex medical regimens.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, screenings, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Counsel patients and families on diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment adherence.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers and offer consult-liaison guidance to primary care teams.
• Review health screens and recommend referrals to specialists as needed.
• Participate in administrative meetings and contribute to team discussions.
• Provide educational seminars to staff on advancements in psychiatric treatments.

Psychiatrist Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Active NY State medical licensure and DEA certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-residency experience in outpatient or consult-liaison psychiatry.
• Board Certified or Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Demonstrated experience with patients having physical disabilities or complex medical conditions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment.