At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
ResponsibilitiesThe New York Foundling is the city’s premiere provider of evidence based mental health services in the public sector. The Specialized Clinical and Psychiatric Services department provides mental health services through (1) our East Harlem community mental health clinic (article 31), the Home of Integrated Behavioral Health; (2) our four integrated medical and mental health clinics for youth in foster care (29i); (3) our school-based mental health programs; and (4) through our in-home therapy programs throughout the five boroughs. We provide a wide range of evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment models and services tailored to the needs of families, and regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
The Department of Specialized Clinical and Psychiatric Services consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and administrators working within our five clinics and utilizing models including Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma Systems Therapy, CBT for anxiety and depression, and specialized individual and family therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients, among others. We work in multidisciplinary teams with low caseloads, high support, and data-driven operations.
Position Description:
The Psychiatrist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive psychiatric care to clients in the SCPS clinics as assigned, including Foster Care Mental Health clinics. This position has flexible, hybrid-model scheduling, with the Psychiatrist working 60% time in the office, and on average one day per month in our Staten Island Clinic. Reports to the SVP of Mental Health.
Psychiatric screening and comprehensive evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults in designated programsPsychotherapeutic intervention including psychopharmacologic management and monitoringClinical consultation/collaboration with internal and external health and mental health practitionersInterdisciplinary training for staff, clients, parents and foster parents as assignedDirect clinical consultation for routine and crisis management for assigned populationCoordination, collaboration and communication with families, childcare and social service professionals responsible for the care of assigned populationReview of all health documents submitted to the agency regarding assigned mental health clinic patient populationParticipation in treatment team, care planning, dispositional and other conferences to ensure continuity of careDocumentation of all service provision, reports, medical forms, Treatment Plans, and other required health documents correctly, completely, and in a timely fashion as requiredMake appropriate referrals to internal/external ancillary mental health practitionersKeep abreast of the latest developments in child psychiatry as they relate to children and adolescents in foster care through continuous review of the literature and through utilization of the time allotted for continuing educationProvide On-Call coverage during Clinic After Hours as requiredOther duties as required.Board Certified in General Psychiatry
New York State Licensed Physician
Other Requirements:
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryExcellent written and verbal communicationComputer literacyPreferred --> Minimum of 2 years clinical psychiatric experience in a multidisciplinary settingKnowledge or interest in caring for the child welfare populationMust be able to travel to Staten Island 1-2 days / monthSalary Range: $200,000 - $250,000/year
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
License/Certification Required
Yes
License/Certification
Physician
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