Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Company: Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)
Location: New York
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals wellness. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Bushwick, located on 815 Broadway in Brooklyn . The goal of this Center is to provide outpatient services to patients at high risk of contracting Covid-19, as well as short- and long-term follow-up care for those recovering from the disease. Preliminary evidence links Covid-19 to potential heart damage, lung injuries, blood clots, and mental health conditions. Gotham Health expects this Center will address these issues when open in December.
  
  Responsibilities:
  We are seeking a full time Child Psychologist.
• The individual will provide psychological evaluations of patients and families, involving diagnostic assessment based on a review of the presenting problems(s) and of patients developmental, social, psychological, and treatment history.
• Provides specialized crisis intervention and psychotherapy interventions to diagnosed individual patients. Performs Diagnostic Evaluation and Mental Status Examinations as needed.
• Participates in outpatient multidisciplinary treatment teams, attending staff and team meetings. Serves as a consultant to the multidisciplinary treatment team regarding psychological assessment and treatment, and performs psychological, neuropsychological and/or psycho-educational evaluations, as indicated, under supervision where needed.
• Performs administrative duties related to clinical work (e.g. collaboration with other providers and services within and outside of Gotham Health).
• Assists in the plan, design, and implementation for Performance Improvement activities, program evaluation and outcome measures in the Harlem Family Care Center.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate patient records. Conducts group therapy and psycho education workshops, as needed.
• Provides training and supervision to social worker and patient navigators. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  Qualifications:
  REQUIRED
  • New York State license. PhD. or PsyD. in Clinical Psychology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A minimum of three (3) year's related experience required with at least one-year acceptable clinical experience and/or completion of a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical/health psychology.
  • Must have experience working with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders in outpatient settings.
    
    Prefered:
    Experience working with children and adolescents.EOE M/D/F/V

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