Outpatient Psychiatry Opportunity in Brooklyn
BAS Healthcare
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Location: Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn offers a dynamic and diverse community with world-class cultural institutions, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to Manhattan. The borough is home to a rich blend of arts, dining, and outdoor activities, including Prospect Park and the Brooklyn waterfront, making it an attractive place to live and work. Facility: This federally qualified health center network is one of the largest in the country and a key academic affiliate of a major medical school. The system provides comprehensive primary and specialty care to underserved communities throughout Brooklyn and is committed to training the next generation of physicians through community-based residency programs. Opportunity: Outpatient Psychiatrist This position is primarily outpatient, with occasional hospital coverage as needed. The psychiatrist will be responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation, and follow-up care of psychiatric patients. The role also includes consultation to non-psychiatric physicians and supervision of non-medical clinical staff. Job Details: - Outpatient psychiatry with periodic inpatient coverage - Provide diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy - Offer psychiatric consultation to physicians, physician assistants, and non-medical clinical staff - Participate in teaching of medical students and residents - Obtain and maintain buprenorphine prescribing privileges - Shared call responsibilities as scheduled by the Medical Director - Participate in clinical program development, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities - Ensure timely documentation in compliance with institutional standards and treatment guidelines - Make referrals and coordinate with inpatient services, emergency rooms, and outside agencies for continuity of care - Provide clinical supervision to non-medical clinical staff involved in shared patient care - Adhere to institutional policies, safety standards, and infection control guidelines Qualifications: - M.D. or D.O. degree - Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency - Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry - Eligible for a New York State medical license - Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred - Interest in community psychiatry and teaching medical students/residents a plus Compensation: Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, CME support, malpractice coverage, and generous paid time off.