Psychiatrist - (Sackett) Brooklyn,New York
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE:Psychiatrist
DIVISION:Services
FLSA:Exempt
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: Sackett (Brooklyn) & Bronx (Bruckner)
SALARY: $150,000 - $175,000 Annual
POSITION SUMMARY:
In collaboration with the program director and social services team, provides clinical and medical services for the agency to ensure that optimal quality services are rendered to all clients in a manner consistent with current medical practices and in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required.
POSITION FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate and practice cultural competence and sophistication in delivering health care to residents of a 200-bed men’s shelter
- Prepare psychiatric reports as needed including but not limited to mental status exams and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
- Provide short-term or time sensitive treatment compatible with the shelter stay
- Review client’s assessment evaluation to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the needs of the clients served and develop treatment plans
- Attend in-service training sessions and staff meetings required by shelter for continued growth and development.
- Assist and implement wellness and trauma informed practices.
- Liaise with hospital admission staff to advocate for and coordinate admission of clients whose symptoms may create a danger for themselves or others
- All other duties as assigned by the Program Director
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed in New York State
- Experience in implementing at least one type of evidence-based treatment (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and fingerprinting as required by the program.
- Prior experience working with the homeless population served, preferably within a shelter setting
- Ability to speak, read and write Spanish preferred.
AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:
Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA):The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.
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