Psychiatrist- Adult Inpatient Unit Chief
4 days ago
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding One (1) Adult Unit Chief Psychiatrist to the Inpatient Unit at Kings County Hospital. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County's Behavioral Health Center offers a comprehensive suite of services for mental health including First Episode Psychosis program, medical services, opioid treatment, substance use disorders services, a specialized unit for people with Intellectually Disability, an inpatient Extended care unit focusing on the needs of our homeless patients and prevent recidivism, ketamine assisted therapy, and inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children. Our skilled team-including adult and child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, nurses, social workers, creative arts therapists, peer counselors and addiction counselors delivers compassionate care in a secure environment, respecting each patient's dignity and partnering with them on their recovery journey. We also provide educational resources for patients and caregivers to enhance their understanding of mental health and addiction issues and available treatments.
Our services range from psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) to specialized programs like outpatient withdrawal management, medication maintenance (including Methadone and Buprenorphine), overdose prevention, and support for personal development goals such as employment and education. Each patient receives a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and health management.The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center to continue its high standards of healthcare delivery, and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities and the chance to work with medical students, residents and fellows very closely.
Opportunity DetailsThe Unit Chief collaborates with a robust interdisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, and peer counselors to oversee daily operations of an Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
Oversee Unit Clinical Structure
- Establish and oversee interdisciplinary teams and team meetings
- Ensure that community meetings and other therapeutic groups take place as scheduled
- Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community
- Participate in Medical Codes on the unit until the Code Team arrives
Provide Direct Patient Care
- Provide direct care for a case load of patients on the unit, including appropriate and timely documentation
Monitor Patient Care
- Work with all teams on the unit to monitor length of stay and appropriate dispositions, particularly ensuring that:
- Patients who are refusing medications are taken to court promptly
- Patients who have reached their 18th day are referred for state hospitalization for continuing treatment
- Patients who would benefit from AOT are referred promptly
- Other potential barriers to discharge are identified and solved for
- Work with the medical-consultation team ensure that medical problems are properly identified and managed
- Ensure that legal statuses are up to date and accurate
- Provide clinical consultation to teams on your unit
- Assist and supervise unit psychiatrists and nurse practitioners as needed
- Monitor the need for psychiatrist assessments and other components of applications of aftercare, in such applications for appropriate housing, residential placements and state referrals
- Participates and conducts inter-disciplinary case discussions (tier reviews) of complex cases as per policy
Chart Completion
- Monitor medical records for timely completion and clinical accuracy
Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management
- Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, including chart reviews. Educates unit staff members on Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance activities, indicators, etc. and be able to help the unit improve if their performance is below the mean for the service
- In collaboration with risk management reviews major incidents on the inpatient unit
- Monitor the use of emergency procedures including: restraints, manual holds, and emergency IM medications
Coverage
- In partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Services, ensure that there is adequate psychiatric coverage on the unit at all times, including staff vacations
Regulatory Activities
- Assist in the preparation for surveys
- Maintain awareness of the standards for certification by the various regulatory agencies including NY Office of Mental Health and The Joint Commission
Utilization management
- Work with the UM department to conduct MD to MD reviews and participate in any appeals to ensure authorization of inpatient stays
- Maintains focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability
- Must be board eligible or board certified in Adult Psychiatry
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
- Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry
- License to practice medicine in the State of New York
Exceptional Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Visa candidates are considered including J1 and HHS waivers
- Salary: $260,000 plus more earning potential with additional coverage for call
The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City's public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city's Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. ("PAGNY") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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