Psychiatrist — Sackett Shelter, Brooklyn and Bronx

Job overview

The Psychiatrist — Sackett Shelter, Brooklyn and Bronx is an onsite, full-time position at the listed New York, NY location, with work locations identified in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The annual salary is $150,000–$175,000. The psychiatrist collaborates with the program director and social services team at a 200-bed men’s shelter. Westhab provides housing and supportive services to vulnerable community members. The psychiatrist provides clinical and medical services, evaluates clients, and delivers short-term or time-sensitive treatment suited to a shelter stay. The role contributes to coordinated, quality care through treatment planning, wellness and trauma-informed practices, and hospital admission coordination when clients may pose a danger to themselves or others.

What you'll do

• Prepare mental-status reports and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
• provide short-term or time-sensitive treatment
• review assessments and treatment effectiveness
• participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• support wellness and trauma-informed practices
• coordinate and advocate for hospital admissions when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychiatrist

brooklyn ny

bronx ny

westhab

men's shelter

mental health

clinical services

trauma-informed care

treatment planning

$150k–$175k

full-time

new york state license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

New York State licensure required; evidence-based treatment experience required; prior work with people experiencing homelessness preferred; Spanish preferred; proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

About the employer

Westhab, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.