Description



If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!



We are seeking a psychiatrist who is passionate about providing high quality care to children, adolescents and adults.



About the Role:



As a psychiatrist, you’ll use your training, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills in providing compassionate care for patients. Responsibilities include:





+ Provides short and long term psychotherapy and the concurrent use of medications for patients throughout the age spectrum including medication monitoring and adjustment and timely refills



+ Establishes a database on patients by obtaining an appropriate health, developmental and psychosocial history, as well as through screening and diagnostic procedures and tests



+ Educates patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders



+ Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, medication and behavioral interventions



+ Diagnoses mental illnesses based on assessment





You will be primarily based at our Blasdell location, 4233 Lake Ave in Blasdell.



What it’s Like to Work at Neighborhood:



The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.







Education and Skills to be a Psychiatrist:





+ Must be a graduate of a four (4) year recognized medical school; must have completed residency in appropriate field



+ Must possess a current NYS physician license and be a Board eligible/certified in field of specialty



+ Kindness: you treat each person with respect and compassion, valuing each person’s story



+ Resiliency: you see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise



+ Teamwork: you are open to others’ unique perspectives, and will collaborate to meet shared goals



+ Able to read, write and speak the English language; a second language of Spanish preferred









What We Offer:



Compensation: $265,000 - $285,000 annually (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week)



Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components



Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.



Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for Nurse Practitioners, up to $50,000 for a full time commitment and up to $25,000 for a part time commitment. A two-year commitment to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed.



About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.



Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications


Education

Required


+ Doctorate or better in Medicine




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