Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Brooklyn, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/11/24

A mental healthcare organization in is currently seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to join their Outpatient team in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities:

The Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist will be responsible for:

  • Admission and discharge of patients, including psychiatric examination, evaluation and assessment
  • Providing lethality assessments, suicide precautions and forensic evaluations when needed
  • Ordering laboratory tests or diagnostic assessments, including consultation with medical specialty providers
  • Performing first aid and medical triage, including initial physical examination on new admissions in the event a Physician is not on site
  • Providing restraint and seclusion
  • Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

  • NYS licensed Psychiatrist
  • Board-certified Adult Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
  • Valid Federal Narcotics Number (DEA Number)
  • Enrolled in CMS and remain an unconditional participating provider in the Medicare and Medicaid OPRA programs
  • Enroll in NYS Medicaid as a Billing Provider or an Ordering, Referring and Attending Prescriber
  • Enroll in NYS Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing/Prescription Monitoring Program (I-STOP/PMP)