Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

Compensation: $263,000 to $275,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Monday - Friday. 30-35 hours per week.

Our client, a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Nassau County, NY, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatrist to join their clinical team. This role provides an incredibly rewarding opportunity to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care to a diverse community.

Operating on a predictable, daytime schedule, this position allows you to make a profound clinical impact while working alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, accurate diagnoses, and individualized treatment plans for both school-age and adult populations.
• Manage, monitor, and document psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions competently.
• Order, interpret, and act on relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and their families on mental health treatment plans, preventative care, and holistic wellness practices.
• Partner and coordinate closely with primary care providers, specialists, and behavioral health staff to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and timely psychiatric medical documentation, ensuring proper clinical coding.
• Participate actively in peer reviews, clinical education, quality improvement initiatives, and required continuing education.
• Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, federal, and billing regulatory standards.
• Split operational time efficiently between two designated facility locations in Nassau County.
• Participate in on-call and emergency psychiatric coverage as required by the organization.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current, active, and unrestricted physician license and registration with New York State.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Psychiatry.
• A genuine passion for working with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel reliably between two clinical sites within Nassau County.
• Active enrollment in Medicaid is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary package ranging from $263,000 to $275,000.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• High-quality Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life, and AD&D coverage.
• Complete, occurrence-based medical malpractice insurance.
• Robust PTO package covering vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and CME time.
• Generous CME financial reimbursement and access to NHSC loan forgiveness programs.
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, plus convenient pre‑tax commuting cost contributions.

Salary

The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.