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ATTENDING PSYCHIATRIST – CPEP
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking an experienced Attending Psychiatrist for a full-time opportunity in our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This role involves providing immediate psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a CPEP Psychiatrist, you will be the primary point of contact for patients in psychiatric emergencies, ensuring timely and effective care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations to determine the severity and nature of a patient’s mental health crisis.
  • Implementing immediate interventions to stabilize patients experiencing acute symptoms such as suicidal ideation, severe anxiety, or psychosis.
  • Developing individualized treatment plans, including medication management, brief therapy, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
  • Monitoring patients in extended observation units when further stabilization is needed before discharge.
  • Collaborating with mobile crisis outreach teams to respond to mental health crises in the community.

Tagged as: cpep, psychiatry

Requirements
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry
  • Valid New York State Medical License
  • Experience in emergency psychiatry or crisis intervention preferred
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