Horizon Health Services·City of Niagara Falls, New York
Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication services for individuals in mental health and substance use programs. Collaborate with nurse practitioners and clinical teams to provide consultation and guidance on difficult cases.
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As a Psychiatrist at Horizon, you will…
Provide initial psychiatric evaluations for individuals admitted to mental health, substance use disorder, and rehabilitation and recovery programs.
Provide follow-up, medication-focused services.
Participate in our team-based clinical case conference and case reviews to provide consultation and guidance with difficult cases.
Prescribe psychotropic and/or addiction medications.
Review and interpret medical records.
Make recommendations for coordination of care and referral to primary care.
Ensure that all confidential and potentially sensitive information is processed, maintained, and utilized in a strictly confidential manner.
Documents all services provided in the case record. Must be literate with electronic health records.
Engage in Provider Collaboration with up to 4 nurse practitioners.
Offer second opinion assessments.
Provide AOT assessments as needed.
Work in collaboration with psychiatric provider team.
Why choose Horizon to build your career?
At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 18 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion!
that you’ll love…
Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.
Paid time off and paid holidays!
What makes you a great candidate?
We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job:
MD or DO, and board certified in Psychiatry with an active DEA.
Must be in good standing with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
1-3 years of experience preferred.
Strong preference for individuals well versed in addiction medicine.
Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
This position is located at 2400 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls NY.
This position is per-diem for 1-2 days per week.
Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $150.00 - $185.00 per hour. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.
This position entails eligibility for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for your commitment to work at our Horizon Certified Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) located at our Pine Avenue Recovery Center and Lockport Recovery Centers for at least one year. A change in scheduled hours or location of employment may impact eligibility of bonus.
Stationary posture with frequent standing/sitting alternation.
Mobility between nearby worksites and within facilities.
Mobility required involving repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
Lifting objects up to 20 pounds.
Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.
Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community.
This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.
Must be an MD or DO board certified in Psychiatry with an active DEA and in good standing with the ABPN. Experience with mental health and substance use disorders is required, with a preference for addiction medicine expertise.
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Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.