Staff Psychiatrist

Description

Astor Services is looking for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists who want to make a difference in the lives of children. Candidates will provide psychiatric care for children and adolescents receiving services within day treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient counseling centers in Bronx NY. Tele psychiatry will be offered from some of our sites.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric assessment of adult clients referred to MHOTRS.
• Recommends specific forms of therapy and adjunctive services for clients.
• Prescribes medication for clients when indicated including medications for addiction treatment and maintains appropriate medication records.
• Monitors clients receiving medication treatment at regular intervals.
• Provides appropriate consultation to and collaboration with clinical team members and other supports as indicated.
• Prepares psychiatric reports as part of the client’s records in keeping with agency and regulatory requirements and/or for the purpose of referral to another facility.
• Participates in special case review conferences and participates in the decision to continue or terminate treatment.
• Review and signs treatment plans.
• Leads interdisciplinary team to both provide education about co-occurring disorders and consultation for all Astor staff to support in providing evidence-based care for clients with co-occurring disorders.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays. 
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. 

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements

You must have:

· Board certified Child Psychiatrist. 

You should have:

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.