77 consultants·City of Troy, New York
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients within a specialized 20-bed unit. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based interventions.
**Job Description: **
We are seeking a psychiatrist to provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients within a 20-bed specialized Geriatric-Psychiatry unit.
The candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker who has extensive training in geriatric psychiatry, as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, counselors, case managers, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners.
6 for inpatient coverage.
The psychiatrist will focus on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based interventions that address the multifaceted medical, psychiatric, and social needs of older adults. Additionally, the role includes coordinating care in alignment with system-level behavioral health leadership and resources to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
The ideal candidate will support a consistent full-time psychiatrist presence within the unit and must meet the following requirements:
Market context
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