A healthcare network in New York City is looking to add a licensedPsychologist to join their Emergency Department team at one of their Bronx facilities. In this role, thePsychologist will be responsible for providingprofessional / clinical servicesto patients in the Emergency Department to assess and address the need for psychiatric and/or substance abuse treatment, disposition and follow-up as appropriate.
About the Opportunity:- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 8am to 4pm
- Setting: Emergency Department
- Call: None
Responsibilities:The Psychologist will:
- Perform a comprehensivepsychiatric evaluation
- Consultwith the Attending Psychiatrist for evaluation of findings of the psychiatric, and health screening in order to make prospective decisions about treatment.
- Manage psychiatric emergenciesby determining the level of risk, and initiating and coordinating effective emergency care
- Contactthe patients outpatient psychiatrist (or clinician) to exchange clinical information
- Developa differential diagnosis derived from the collection and synthesis of assessment data
- Consultwith other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine, evaluate, and plan immediate treatment interventions, goals/objectives
- Provide debriefing to Emergency Department staff after critical incidents
- Coordinatewith risk management team and NYPD to facilitate psychiatric treatment of Emergency Department patients who are in custody
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:- 2+ years of post-licensure experience working with a Severely Mentally Ill population
- Ph.D. or Psy.D.in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program
- 1-year internship approved by the applicant's graduate program
Desired Skills:- Knowledge of DSM 5
- Knowledge of a variety of theoretical models for the treatment of patients with psychiatric illness & the ability to apply them
- Knowledge of the OMH/Joint Commission regulations as they relate to Departments of Psychiatry
- Knowledge of charting requirements
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