Psychiatrist (Part Time)

LOCATION: STATEN ISLAND NYSEND RESUME OR EMAIL TO : ALEXG @ SMITHARNOLD.COM VP OF RECRUITMENT OR CALL 914-774-8202 Large Hospital System!Very flexible work schedule!Open to seeing residents  We are excited to announce a unique new opportunity for a Psychiatrist to work on our ACT Team in Staten Island.  Our growing hospital system has over 100 beds with three adult units, one adolescent unit, a geriatric unit, and an addiction rehab unit.    This opportunity would have no on call or weekend coverage.  We offer a flexible schedule during the work week and there are multiple Psychiatrists on staff that you would be working alongside.  We allow Psychiatrists to have their own private practice as well.  Please see job highlights below for more information.  Title: Attending PsychiatristLocation: Staten Island NYSalary: $175/hour- 200.hourBenefits: Health, Life, Disability, malpractice, Dental, Vision, PTO, vacation, sick leave, CME, Short- and long-term disability.   Responsibilities:Referring a patient for psychological testing to determine a diagnosis and its severityRecommending and designing a treatment planTalking to the patients about their problems to try to resolve themExploring the patients’ past experiences to learn how they affect their current state of mind and behavior (psychoanalysis)Helping patients change their thought processes and behavior (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT)Prescribing medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behaviorPrescribe and administer medications according to diagnosisMonitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medicationsDevelop a treatment plan, measure progress against the plan, and make adjustments as neededProvide crisis intervention as neededComplete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely mannerCollaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans  Requirements:Graduate of accredited Psychiatry Residency ProgramDoctorate Degree of Medicine (MD/DO)Active New York Medical LicenseActive DEA licenseBoard certified in PsychiatryExcellent communication skills