Psychiatrist - Collaborative Care

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - Collaborative Care to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi .

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a diverse and challenging group of Internal Medicine patients in a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home.
• Work alongside a group of internal medicine physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and case managers providing consultative as well as direct patient care.
• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, interviews, medical histories, observations, and psychological testing to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe and administer psychiatric medications.
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications.
• Develop a treatment plan and measure progress.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans.
• Opportunities for Departmental Representation, Research, and Leadership Education.

Opportunity Details

• Departmental Representation, Research, and Leadership Education opportunities.