Psychiatrist / Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerOPWDD Psychiatric ServicesLocation: Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, and Ontario Counties, NY
Primary Sites: Rochester and Newark, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (up to 10 hours/week)
Contract Term: February 2027 through January 2032 (anticipated)
Employment Type: W2
Pay Rates: Psychiatrist - $220/h, Psych NP - $125/h.Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Psychiatrist or
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) to provide psychiatric services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving care through OPWDD Finger Lakes DDSOO Article 16 Clinics. The provider will deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, consultation services, and interdisciplinary support while ensuring compliance with OPWDD, Medicaid, Medicare, HIPAA, and New York State requirements.
Essential Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
- Diagnose mental health and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide medication management and electronic prescribing services.
- Conduct psychiatric follow-up visits and ongoing monitoring.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, clinical staff, and community providers.
- Complete psychiatric documentation in the OPWDD electronic health record.
- Assist with prior authorizations, insurance exceptions, and inpatient admission reviews.
- Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation.
- Deliver staff education and training as requested.
- Maintain accurate service logs, billing records, and supporting documentation.
- Comply with HIPAA, OPWDD policies, Justice Center requirements, and all applicable regulations.
Minimum QualificationsPsychiatrist- Active New York State Physician License.
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
- Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.
- Minimum one year of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience treating both pediatric and adult populations.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Active New York State Registered Nurse License.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification.
- New York State Psychiatry Certification.
- Collaborative Practice Agreement if required by law.
- Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.
- Minimum one year of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience treating both pediatric and adult populations.
Preferred Qualifications- OPWDD experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in Article 16 clinics.
- Familiarity with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, dual diagnosis, and behavioral support models.
- Experience with electronic health record documentation.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
Required Documents- Resume/CV
- Professional License
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility Documentation
- Government-Issued Photo ID
- Three Professional References
- Proof of Medicare and Medicaid Enrollment