Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatrist - On-Track (Part time) to join our dynamic team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. As the largest municipal health care system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals is dedicated to providing high quality health care services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay. Every year, NYC Health + Hospitals’ behavioral health service line reaches 76,000 patients, providing nearly 60% of all behavioral health services in New York City. NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County's Behavioral Health Center offers a comprehensive suite of services for mental health including First Episode Psychosis program, medical services, opioid treatment, substance use disorders services, a specialized unit for people with Intellectually Disability, an inpatient Extended care unit focusing on the needs of our homeless patients and prevent recidivism, ketamine assisted therapy, and inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children. Our skilled team—including adult and child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, nurses, social workers, creative arts therapists, peer counselors and addiction counselors delivers compassionate care in a secure environment, respecting each patient's dignity and partnering with them on their recovery journey. We also provide educational resources for patients and caregivers to enhance their understanding of mental health and addiction issues and available treatments.

Our services range from psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) to specialized programs like outpatient withdrawal management, medication maintenance (including Methadone and Buprenorphine), overdose prevention, and support for personal development goals such as employment and education. Each patient receives a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and health management.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities and the chance to work with medical students, residents and fellows very closely.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. 

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Attends and participates in mandated OnTrack trainings and conference calls and maintains fidelity with OnTrack model of care. Provides direct psychiatric care for Kings OnTrack participants. Utilizes a shared decision-making process for treatment decisions with participants and families. Systematically monitors response to medications and side effects in order to ensure safety and tolerability. Adheres with clinic policies and procedures. Participates in outpatient behavioral codes, follows code protocol and uses de-escalation measures. Conducts risk assessment, risk management, outreach, and clinical documentation in accordance with policy and protocols. Coordinates care with primary care and other medical specialists. Collaborates with acute care providers for participants admitted to the emergency room, CPEP or inpatient services. Responds in a clinically appropriate time frame to assist participants in crisis. Is available to respond to participants’ emergencies outside of scheduled visit times. Is available by phone nights and weekends for calls from team therapists regarding time sensitive clinical needs. Cooperates with team to complete OnTrack data reports on time. Collaborates with Kings OnTrack team and clinic leadership to implement corrective action plans. Supervises medical students and residents. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position