| Name of Organization: | Jericho Road Community Health Center |
| Job Title: | Psychiatrist |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo |
| Job Description: | CLINICAL: • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including medical history, mental status examinations, and psychosocial assessments to diagnose mental health conditions • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, which may include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including monitoring their effectiveness, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications • Provide follow-up care, assess treatment progress, and modify treatment plans as necessary • Perform crisis intervention and provide emergency psychiatric care when required • Collaborate with patients and their families to educate them about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication adherence • Work with diverse patient populations, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, and chronic medical conditions • Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health team, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, holistic care to patients. • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care and coordinate services. • Serve as a consultant to primary care providers and other clinical staff, offering expert psychiatric input on complex cases and treatment strategies. • Work closely with community agencies, mental health professionals, and social services to ensure comprehensive care and support for patients. • Offer patient and family centered care in a consistent cost-effective manner • Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state/local regulations, and patient satisfaction. Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care • Provide patient care in a wholistic manner including attention to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health ADMINISTRATION: ● Maintain electronic medical records efficiently and maximize resources ● Create a learning plan that includes familiarity with new research and changes to standard of practice ● Participate in quality improvement activities ● Monitor and track patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed ● Attend required staff and provider meetings except when clinical activities prevent such attendance ● Ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and compliance to Article 28 and FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) requirements ● Keep up to date with professional job knowledge by reading publications, attending educational conferences, or maintaining professional networks. ● Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures, and standards TEAM: ● Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical and program teams at Jericho Road Community Health Center ● Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization professionally. ● Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values in a highly professional manner always. |
| Required Qualifications: | ● Board-certified in psychiatry with license to practice in New York State ● Experience providing psychiatric treatment to adult and pediatric patients ● Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric practices ● Comfortable using telemedicine technology and electronic medical records ● In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods ● Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patient’s demeanor and identify symptoms ● A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders ● Optional Fellowship in Addiction or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry ● Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships ● Excellent patient-centered skills and clinical capabilities |
| Rate of Pay: | $205,000 |
| How to Apply: | https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ba9e7b01-06c5-40a6-b66b-2198b856b599&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=547758 |
| Contact: | Ashley Farrell ashley.farrell@jrchc.org |
