Psychiatrist 1 Position Available In Albany, New York

Psychiatrists are licensed physicians who have completed a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for entrance into its examination or are certified in psychiatry by the ABPN. Incumbents conduct psychiatric evaluations and examinations; diagnose conditions and prescribe treatments; collaborate with other health care providers and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives; and provide a variety psychiatric treatment services to individuals

• in accordance with Article 131 of the Education Law and ABPN standards of care.

Positions are classified in the Office of Mental Health, Office of Children and Family Services, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Duties; diagnoses, treats, prescribes, and provides psychiatric care and treatment services to assigned individuals, typically under the general direction of a Psychiatrist 2 or other supervising physician. Provides a variety of psychiatric care and treatment services to assigned individuals, or for a facility, unit, and/or program.

• Obtains, reviews, clarifies, updates, and records individual information, such as psychiatric and medical histories, test results, diagnoses, prescribed treatments, and individual responses.
• Conducts psychiatric screenings, evaluations, and examinations; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and procedures; determines and/or confirms diagnoses; and treats a variety of psychiatric conditions. – 3 –
• Prescribes and/or administers psychiatric treatments, medications, therapies, and/or other care to treat individual conditions; conducts follow-up examinations and monitors individual conditions, modifying treatment as needed.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives, and ensure continuity of care.
• Explains and discusses procedures, test results, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments with individuals, families, and caregivers; and answers questions.
• Refers individuals to other health care providers based on diagnostic and treatment needs.
• Assesses individuals for admission, transfer, or discharge to and from treatment programs, facilities, or units.
• Participates in discharge planning and recommends or approves individual discharges.
• Maintains documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements. Supervises individual care activities; and prescribes, orders, and oversees the administration of treatments.
• Consults with and advises other Psychiatrists, physicians, medical providers, and health care disciplines on diagnoses and treatment plans; and reviews and approves treatment recommendations.
• Provides clinical supervision, guidance, and training to other medical professionals, nursing, and direct care staff; and monitors the coordination and implementation of care.
• Reviews individual records to confirm diagnoses, and/or ensure that treatments are appropriate for diagnoses and that records are properly maintained.
• May assign individuals and individual care activities to other Psychiatrists, physicians, and/or medical providers; approve leave and track time and attendance; and complete performance evaluations.

Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, attends meetings, and serves on various committees and workgroups to improve individual services and outcomes. Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of psychiatric and other clinical policies and procedures. – 4 – May develop, implement, and/or supervise residency and medical training programs, and health care and treatment education programs.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $289,244.00 per year

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Preferred)
• Medical License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

• Albany, NY 12208 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12208: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person