St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, a Division of St. Joseph's Medical Center, is seeking a part-time (2 days per week) psychiatrist to work in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team based in Staten Island, NY. This position is all in-person and includes meeting patients where they live and in the community.
The psychiatrist hired would be responsible for clinically guiding the team along with providing direct patient care. The ACT team enrolls up to 68 active patients. Half of these patients would be seen by the psychiatrist hired for this position and the other half by a nurse practitioner. Additional team members include registered nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists, and office support staff. All team members collaborate closely together to help patients remain engaged in the communities where they live and minimize the need for hospitalizations.
St. Vincent's Hospital is proud to bring vital behavioral health services to Staten Island through a variety of programs, including our ACT Team, Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program, and multiple residential programs. Backed by over 140 years of experience in Westchester, NY, St. Vincent's offers the full continuum of both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
Candidates applying for this position should have the following minimum job requirements:
- Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
- Active New York Medical License
- Active DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $140,000 - $145,000
Schedule:
- Part-time -- two days (16 hours total) per week
- Day shift
Job Address: 1216 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10305
Work Location: In-person
Pay Range$140,000 - $145,000
Skills Required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Psychiatrist
- Availability to work part-time 2 days per week (16 hours)
- Willingness to work either Monday or Friday plus one of Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
- Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for ACT clients
- Provide clinical supervision to the team including the psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Experience working in a community-based, recovery-oriented Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) setting
- Collaborate with other treatment providers and clients' support systems
What We Do
Saint Joseph’s Medical Center is a healthcare provider committed to providing patient-centered care. Dedicated to excellence in service, the dignity of human life, and community commitment, the center continues to expand its programs and services while encouraging personal growth and career building through education. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Ministry Network.
