Psychiatrist (ROS756)

About Us:
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is an anti-poverty organization that seeks to end homelessness in the New York metropolitan area by the year 2050. We focus our continuum of care to address the most prevalent causes of homelessness: (1) lack of affordable housing; (2) unmet health needs, including but not limited to mental health and substance use; and (3) lack of jobs that create wealth. In each of these areas we strive to incorporate strategies that address issues of racial equity. We know that our clients are confronting longstanding barriers to accessing quality housing, healthcare, and employment. Our programs are designed to ensure that our clients do not have to face these challenges alone.
Now in our second century of serving those in need, VOA-GNY understands what it takes to heal families and individuals who are in crisis and have experienced trauma. We operate and provide services in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for close to 11,000 men, women and children through 65 programs located in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester annually. We are one of the largest providers of services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater New York area, serving survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, and others who have behavioral health or substance use needs. Many of VOA-Greater New York’s programs are nationally recognized and meet the rigorous standards of accrediting bodies CARF, COA and the NAEYC.

FUNCTION:

The Psychiatrist is responsible for the completion of mental health status reports necessary for placement of clients in hospitals, community-based programs and residential settings. He/she may provide other assistance appropriate to his/her education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A license to practice medicine in the State of New York, board certification or eligibility in psychiatry and a minimum of five years of clinical experience.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform mental status reports on clients as needed.
2. Assist in the development of client-specific treatment plans, including prescriptions, as appropriate.
3. Serve as a consulting resource to other staff.
4. Conduct in-service training for clinical and direct care staff.
5. Perform other related duties as required.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

1. All necessary psychiatric evaluations are performed in a timely fashion.
2. The psychiatric needs of the client population are adequately assessed and appropriate treatment plans are developed and implemented.
3. Staff is knowledgeable of and sensitive to the psychiatric needs of the client population.
4. Staff are appropriately trained.
5. Related duties are performed completely, accurately and on time.

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