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Overview Full time outpatient psychiatrist positionin a medical clinic serving survivors of the World Trade Center, collaborating with internal medicine physicians to assess andprovide ongoing psychiatric care as part of an interdisciplinary team.The psychiatrist will collaborate closely on a team of social workers, psychologists, medication prescribers in weekly multidisciplinary clinical meetings, and in weekly group supervision. Time Expectations Monday - Friday. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Opportunity to participate in additionally compensated coverage outside the salaried hours. General responsibilities Provide psychiatric and medical care to all assigned patients in collaboration with other disciplines, and consultants from other services when applicable. Adhere to appropriate clinical documentation to ensure compliance with current standards of clinical practice and adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards. Teach/supervise trainees and students as assigned. Maintain effective communication with patients, patients' families when applicable, and other disciplines. WTC Clinic Responsibilities The psychiatrist provides evaluation and psychopharmacology treatment for adults with 9/11-associated PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse disorders, as well as psychological disorders related to WTC-associated medical conditions. Most patients present with comorbid cancer, respiratory illness, or other chronic health conditions. The psychiatrist will also provide documentation of 9/11 -related mental health diagnoses towards the determination of eligibility for mental health services covered within this treatment program.The psychiatrist may also be called upon to develop and oversee clinic initiatives. Compliance Be familiar with all departmental policies and protocols. Complete all required activities related to maintaining credentialing and other mandates at both Bellevue and NYU Complete yearly flu vaccination and fit test requirements and documentation. Documentation & Qualifications Documentation: Ensure that all documentation in the EMR is accurate and complete. Complete legal documents on patients if applicable. Education and Licensure: Graduation from an approved medical school. Completion of a residency in psychiatry at an approved institution. Possession of clinical and other skills ensuring competence in completion of specified duties. License & Credentials: License to practice medicine in the state of New York. American Board of Psychiatry Eligibility/Certificate in Psychiatry. Preferred Qualifications Background/Interest in CL, Trauma Treatment or Geriatric Psychiatry Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Polish NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health System

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