About Us 

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right.

Our Mission 

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ+ health issues.

About the Role:

Callen-Lorde is seeking an experienced, dedicated, full-time Psychiatry Provider (MD/DO) to serve in our integrated mental health and medical clinic. This position requires demonstrated competence in meeting the behavioral health needs of our patients. This position will provide psychiatric assessment and psychopharmacological treatment of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses. You will become part of an integrated team providing behavioral health and medical services to a diverse group of patients. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities:  

As a Psychiatry Provider, your responsibilities will include:

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  Patient Care: Delivering comprehensive psychiatric services to patients in a NYS Article 28 and/or 31 clinic. Conducting psychiatric assessments and providing psychopharmacological treatments for patients with diverse mental health needs.

  
  


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  Quality Standards and Improvement: Planning, initiating, and maintaining quality care standards for psychiatric outpatient services. Collaborating with the Director of Psychiatry to identify and implement strategies to enhance services.

  
  


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  Strength-Based Approaches: Utilizing strength-based methodologies to address acute and chronic mental health issues. Implementing strategies aimed at reducing inpatient hospitalizations.

  
  


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  Access to Care: Working closely with the Director of Psychiatry to ensure timely and appropriate access to mental health services.

  
  


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  Collaboration: Partnering with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated care and address patient needs comprehensively.

  
  


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  Continuous Quality Improvement: Engaging in ongoing problem-solving and needs assessments to enhance patient-centered care.

  
  

Work Schedule: 

This is a full-time position with evening hours. 

Compensation

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. 

Additional differential of $10,000 annually for obtaining and maintaining Board Certifications in the areas of MDs and DO's - Addiction, Child/Adolescence, Geriatrics, and Consult.. This role(s) is a part of 1199 SEIU collective bargaining agreement

Benefits: 

Salary will be based on experience and will be accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your spouse/domestic partner and/or your family, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan. 

Qualifications

Education, Experience

• New York State Certification/Licensure and current New York State Registration (MD/DO).


• Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred, eligibility required (MD/DO).


• DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.


• Experience working in a NYS Article 28/31 clinic required.


• Demonstrated ability to work with substance use concerns of dually diagnosed patients.


• Experience using strength-based approaches to working with acute and chronic mental health issues in an outpatient setting, with demonstrated skill in reducing occurrence of inpatient hospital stays.

Desired Characteristics, Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to providing sensitive, culturally competent psychiatric care to a diverse panel of patients.


• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and participate in multiple clinical teams.


• Commitment to the Mission of Callen-Lorde.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing comprehensive healthcare in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. 

Salary: $220,000.00 - $280,000.00 Salary/year