77 consultants·City of Troy, New York
The physician will deliver inpatient psychiatric care across three specialized units and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient treatment. Responsibilities also include managing a diverse adult population and participating in a regular on-call rotation.
**Job Description: **
Deliver inpatient psychiatric care within a 30-bed adult mental health unit, collaboratively working alongside another psychiatrist.
Oversee patient management across three specialized units: Mental Health, MICA (Mentally Ill Chemically Addicted), and Gero-Psychiatry.
Engage in close collaboration with hospitalists, medical specialists, and community-based healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
Actively participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team that includes counselors, therapists, case managers, nurse practitioners, and fellow psychiatrists.
Provide treatment to a diverse population of adult psychiatric patients, addressing a wide range of medical, psychiatric, and socio-environmental factors.
Exhibit a commitment to delivering patient-centered and compassionate care.
Partake in the unit's on-call rotation, approximately one weekend in every six.
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.