What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist/Medical Director position at Blanton-Peale Institute?
Position: Psychiatrist/Medical Director
Organization: Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center
Reports to: Clinic Director
Status: Part-time, Salaried, Exempt (15-20 hours per week)
The Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center is seeking a Board-Certified psychiatrist to serve as lead psychiatrist and medical director of our New York State Office of Mental Health Article 31 MHOTRS Clinic. The Clinic, located in Midtown Manhattan, provides psychotherapy and complementary psychiatric services to a wide and diverse cross-section of people in New York City, via in-person and virtual telehealth services.
Introduction: The Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center was founded in 1937 by internationally renowned author of The Power of Positive Thinking, Rev. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, and psychiatrist Dr. Smiley Blanton who trained in psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud. Pioneering the integration of mental health and spiritual care during the Great Depression, they recognized the profound impact both aspects have on human well-being. We continue their mission of attending to the holistic needs of our community by emphasizing psychological, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they deserve to heal, grow, and flourish. Located in the center of one of the most diverse cities in the world, New York City, Blanton-Peale is passionate about serving New Yorkers living through vulnerable and challenging circumstances, as well as those of all socioeconomic backgrounds, beliefs, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Summary of Position: The Psychiatrist/Medical Director leads a team of psychiatric service providers at the Blanton-Peale Counseling Center, while providing services to a caseload of patients, and working with the Clinic Director to ensure quality holistic interdisciplinary care. The Director collaborates with the Clinic Administration Manager to improve systems necessary for the efficient functioning of psychiatric services, maximizing scheduling, and effective financial management of integrated clinic services.
The Responsibilities Include:
• Sees patients for medication evaluations, medication management, and psychiatric evaluations.
• Supervises part-time psychiatrists and/or psychiatric nurse practitioners in the provision and documentation of psychiatric evaluations, medication management with a holistic whole health and wellness approach.
• Signs all clinic treatment plans and medical forms.
• Available to therapists and psychiatrists for medical questions about client care.
• Collaborates with Clinic Director and therapists regarding emergencies related to client care.
• Provides expertise in high-risk meetings and Incident Committee meetings.
• Collaborates with the Clinic Director and management in strengthening Clinic systems and procedures.
Overall
● Collaborates with Clinic Director and Clinic Administration Manager in improving the staffing plan for a growing clinic.
● Is a vital part of the Blanton-Peale community.
● Communicates the Blanton-Peale vision, purpose, and culture.
● Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills – operates with a team-oriented solution-focused interdisciplinary approach to service delivery and leadership.
The Director works on site with their schedule set in consultation with Clinic Director.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $125-$150/hour (commensurate with experience, certifications, and multilingual capability).
Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information. We strongly encourage people of diverse identities to apply.
Salary : $125 - $150
