Location: New York
Specialty Needed: Adult Psychiatry
BC/BE Requirements: Board certified and truly BE within 5 years
Length Of Assignment: at least 6 months
Facility Type: Hospital Emergency Department
Patient Volume: Fluctuates

The Attending Psychiatrist is responsible for the provision of compassionate and evidenced-based direct care to patients in PES (Psychiatric Emergency Services) and for the supervision of residents, students, social workers, nurses and other team members involved in the clinical care of patients in PES. We are looking for overnight in 8 or 12 hour shifts overnight (12:30am to 8:30am OR 8:30pm to 8:30am). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Completing comprehensive and ongoing mental health assessments, formulating treatment plans, initiating treatment, & managing psychiatric and medical issues of all patients
Providing sound judgment with regard to disposition planning
Conducting morning and even...