At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Location: Nanuet, NY
Hours: M-F   30 hours

Salary range: $225,000

 What we offer:

Generous PTO plus 12 paid agency holidays
CME Reimbursement
85% of license/certification exam or renewal fee reimbursement
Help with loan forgiveness-Some of our sites are NHCS approved
Comprehensive medical with no deductible, dental (free vision) and supplemental benefit package
Term Life Insurance
403b Match 
Employee discount program (get discounts for movies, hotels, cars, car rentals, Broadway shows and much more)
Health, wellness and self-care events across the network
Free NYS Defensive Driving

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for individuals served by the ACT team.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in alignment with evidence-based practices and ACT standards.
• Conduct regular follow-up appointments, both in-office and in community-based settings, to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborate daily with ACT team members (nurses, social workers, substance use specialists, vocational specialists, and peer staff) to ensure integrated, coordinated care.
• Participate in team meetings, treatment planning, and case consultations.
• Offer psychiatric expertise and consultation to ACT staff on complex clinical presentations, and support and advise the team on interventions and treatment planning.
• Support crisis intervention and stabilization in coordination with team members including availability for consultation with on-call staff after hours when indicated.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in accordance with OMH regulations, ACT fidelity standards, and agency policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in psychiatry, behavioral health care, and best practices in ACT service delivery.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and outcome measurement within the ACT program.
• Participate in trainings and professional development to support high-quality ACT services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and agency needs.

• Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and recovery-oriented care for individuals with serious mental illness including co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to community mental health services.
• Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused practice.
• Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage individuals in community-based settings.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems; basic Microsoft Office skills preferred.

• MD or DO with active state medical licensure.
• Current DEA Certification
• Board Certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatry.
• Active driver’s license
• Experience with ACT, community-based psychiatry, or treatment of serious mental illness preferred.
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to provide services in both office and community settings is essential.

• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

EOE

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