Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Behavioral Health Outpatient (Bilingual Spanish Highly Preferred)

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Heath is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Full- Time Psychiatrist at our HUB Health Center, Bronx, NY site.

Position Summary

The psychiatrist provides psychiatric services within the Article 31 of Sun River Health. This individual provides quality care to patients within the practice. This individual coordinates with the SVP of Behavioral Health and other Article 31 professionals in order to uphold the standards of psychiatric interventions in accordance Sun River Health clinical standards of practices and in conjunction with federal, state and local regulations.

Job type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $270,309.00 - $293,631.00 / per year
 

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient psychiatric care according to professional guidelines and best practices.
• Maintains collaborative agreements with the psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Participates in the development of clinical systems that assures the provision of care for all clients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Participates in developing plans of care for clients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Maintains liaison with other departments/disciplines relating to the provision of psychiatric care.
• Consults with Administration, Nursing, Social Work and Substance Abuse Services to evaluate the facility’s ability to meet the psycho-social needs of the client.
• Provides for appropriate psychiatric educational programs for mental health and medical staff and participates in in-service training within organizations.
• Provides patient advocacy.
• Participates in continuing education programs appropriate to the practice.
• Maintains confidential case records, medical charts and files pertaining to the resident/client.
• Embraces and exemplifies the Core Values of Brightpoint Health.
• Is able to communicate and provide care in Spanish preferred.
• Participates in programs, meetings, conferences that satisfy requirements for continuing medical education, enhance the Department of Mental Health and/or further the mission.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with a focus in Psychiatry.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, particularly within community health or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) preferred.
• Experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with co-occurring disorders, is highly desirable.
• Valid and active New York State medical license.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred or Board Eligible for recent graduates 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• DEA License (active or eligible).

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in diagnosing and treating a variety of psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering an environment of trust and support.
• Knowledge of current psychiatric guidelines and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient education.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while maintaining a focus on quality care.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred but not required.

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individual