Director of PES - Psychiatry Emergency Services

In partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx our teams handle more than 156,000 outpatient visits, more than 50,000 emergency room visits and more than 7,500 admissions annually in the 232-bed facility. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities:

The psychiatric emergency service [PES] has an opening for a Director . We are seeking a Board Certified psychiatrist, preferably with clinical and teaching experience. We provide opportunities for leadership/ teaching/learning with an ideal mix of academics and clinical service.

• Direct supervision of attending psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers and psychiatric PA staff.
  
• Overseeing the delivery of high quality, evidence-based care and directly working with leaders in the other areas of the department including both in-patient and ambulatory programs, as well as the Emergency Medicine Department.
  
• Assuming an important role in Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness.
  
• Providing leadership in undergraduate medical education including active participation in the clinical and didactic teaching of medical students, PA students, Psychology Interns and Social Work students.
  
• Incident review management and participation in departmental IR meetings.
  
• Reviewing/revising guidelines for standards of care ensuring that the PES meets the DOH, CMS, Joint Commission and OMH standards and regulations.
  
• Providing leadership for all tours.
  

Qualifications:

• Eligible for license in the state of NY.
  
• ABMS Board Certification
  
• 5+ years' experience working in a PES or CPEP environment is preferred.
  
• Leadership experience preferred.
  

We provide opportunities for leadership/ teaching/learning with an ideal mix of academics and clinical service. You will also enjoy a comfortable and cordial work environment, and receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package.