Saint Barnabas Medical Center·New York
Evaluate and treat psychiatric patients in hospital and clinic settings, including conducting Emergency Room evaluations and providing consultations. Supervise multidisciplinary treatment teams and manage the overall medical care and documentation for assigned inpatients.
St. Barnabas Hospital
Bronx, New York
TITLE: Job Description – Psychiatrist – Staff
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SECTION: Department of Psychiatry
To evaluate and treat psychiatric patients in the hospital or clinic setting; to supervise the multidisciplinary team treatment of patients on the psychiatry service as applicable; to provide psychiatric consultations to medical and surgical patients and to conduct Emergency Room evaluations, treatment and referrals as assigned.
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Diagnostic evaluations of assigned patients.
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Validation of admission history and physical examination by countersignature.
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Requisition of appropriate consultations, and overall medical management of assigned inpatients.
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Supervision of multidisciplinary treatment planning and treatment efforts.
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Timely submission of complete orders for medication, level of observation, requisitions for laboratory investigations, diet, passes, discharges, and other orders, as required.
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Timely submission of progress notes.
For the first 5-days of a patient’s admission the progress notes must be daily, thereafter the notes are written and submitted 3x/week.
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Timely renewal of orders.
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Provision of individual psychotherapy, using appropriate techniques, frequency, and duration, as indicated, to assigned patients.
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In conjunction with the Social Worker, the psychiatrist will review all discharge referrals in order to ensure that all referrals for outpatient treatment is appropriate.
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Complete and timely documentation of care, according to the guidelines of the Departments of Psychiatry and Medical records.
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Psychiatric evaluation, recommendations for psychiatric treatment or referral and follow-up of assigned medical and surgical patients.
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Provision of supervision of on-call psychiatrists, as required in rotation.
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Emergency Room evaluation, treatment and disposition, in rotation, as required.
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Committee work, as assigned by the Director.
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2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an ACGME approved medical school; completion of approved internship and residency in Psychiatry, meeting the educational pre-requisites for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; OR 3. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an AOA approved medical school; completion of approved internship and residency in Psychiatry, meeting the educational pre-requisites for certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
1. Ability to integrate the efforts of a variety of disciplines, including psychiatry social work, nursing, psychology and activities therapy. 2. Must have admitting privileges granted by the Medical Board of St. Barnabas, and maintain these privileges
N.Y. State License to practice Medicine and Surgery; Drug Enforcement Agency License; and either Board Certification in Psychiatry & Neurology, or Board Eligible.
Adult Psychiatric inpatient units, with adult voluntary and involuntary severely and persistently mentally ill patients; Emergency Department, General Hospital medical patients and Nursing Home patients.
The possibility of being assaulted by agitated, confused, or paranoid patients, and exposure to communicable diseases.
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2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an ACGME approved medical school; completion of approved internship and residency in Psychiatry, meeting the educational pre-requisites for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; OR 3. Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an AOA approved medical school; completion of approved internship and residency in Psychiatry, meeting the educational pre-requisites for certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
1. Ability to integrate the efforts of a variety of disciplines, including psychiatry social work, nursing, psychology and activities therapy. 2. Must have admitting privileges granted by the Medical Board of St. Barnabas, and maintain these privileges
N.Y. State License to practice Medicine and Surgery; Drug Enforcement Agency License; and either Board Certification in Psychiatry & Neurology, or Board Eligible.
Adult Psychiatric inpatient units, with adult voluntary and involuntary severely and persistently mentally ill patients; Emergency Department, General Hospital medical patients and Nursing Home patients.
The possibility of being assaulted by agitated, confused, or paranoid patients, and exposure to communicable diseases.
Requires an MD or DO degree with completed residency in Psychiatry and a valid New York State medical license. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and Neurology and hold a DEA license.
Market context
Psychiatrist openings in New York are often driven by ongoing demand for behavioral health care across hospitals, clinics, and community programs. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a New York medical license and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification, alongside benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Before applying, confirm your licensure and board status, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time against the original job description.
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