Psychiatrist-Hybrid

Job Summary

Department of Behavioral Health at Essen has an immediate opening for part‑time and full‑time Clinical Psychiatrist responsible for providing direct patient care in outpatient and nursing home facilities. Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. All sites participate in Essen Health home care coordination and potential innovative pilot projects. The Clinical Psychologist will work with the Behavioral Health Team to provide compassionate, patient‑centered, evidence‑based psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patients referred by Primary Care Provider using evidence‑based assessment tools.
• Treatment of behavioral health conditions using evidence‑based approaches (CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and behavioral activation).
• Make treatment recommendations.
• Refer the patient to Psychiatrist as deemed appropriate.
• Monitor client treatment through review of clinical documentation and coordination of care with other health providers and health homes.
• Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessment of patients as needed.
• Engage clients with limited utilization of behavioral health services through outreach efforts.
• Document services in a timely fashion.

Job Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in clinical or counseling Psychologist (Ph.D./PsyD).
• Current NYS registration as a Psychologist.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must be able to work 25+ hours a week.

Salary may reflect bonuses & incentives.