Forensic Psychiatrist

Job overview

The Forensic Psychiatrist role is onsite in Rochester, NY. Compensation is not specified. The position serves an inpatient forensic unit and manages a caseload of approximately 14–18 patients. The psychiatrist provides care for long-term forensic patients, including individuals with CPL 330.20, 730, and 508 designations. The role supports the unit’s clinical work through ongoing management of patients whose stays may range from several months to five years.

What you'll do

• Manage an approximately 14–18-patient caseload in an inpatient forensic unit
• work primarily with CPL 330.20, 730, and 508 designations
• manage patients whose stays range from several months to five years
• participate in up to 16 additional on-call hours per week for occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forensic psychiatrist

rochester ny

onsite

inpatient psychiatry

forensic psychiatry

14–18 patient caseload

abpn board certification

new york medical license

ny dea registration

on-call hours

monday–friday

weekend and holiday call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires ABPN General Psychiatry Board Certification, an active New York medical license, active NY DEA registration, and Medicare and Medicaid enrollment. Forensic board certification and forensic psychiatry experience are preferred. The posting states 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus up to 16 additional on-call hours weekly; duration is listed as three weeks from tentative selection through 12/31/2030.

About the employer

Axelon Services Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.