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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - Nocturnist - CPEP to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx . North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 ...

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What is a typical workday like for a CPEP clinician?

A typical workday for a CPEP clinician involves performing psychiatric evaluations, managing crisis interventions, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize patients experiencing acute mental illness or emotional distress. The environment is fast-paced and can be unpredictable, with clinicians often collaborating closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and sometimes law enforcement or emergency services. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 coverage. Clinicians also document patient care thoroughly and facilitate referrals or follow-up care as needed, making adaptability and teamwork essential to the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CPEP position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program) clinician, you need a solid understanding of psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and behavioral health care, typically supported by a clinical degree and relevant licensure (e.g., LCSW, RN, LMHC, or MD/DO). Familiarity with electronic medical records, psychiatric screening tools, and risk assessment protocols is essential for daily tasks. Strong communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to work effectively in high-stress environments help someone excel in this position. These skills are vital for ensuring patient safety and providing effective, timely mental health support in emergency settings.

What is a CPEP?

A CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program) job typically involves working in a psychiatric emergency department or crisis stabilization unit. Professionals in this role, such as nurses, social workers, and mental health clinicians, assess and stabilize individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Their responsibilities include crisis intervention, risk assessment, coordination of care, and referral to appropriate mental health services. These roles require strong clinical skills, crisis management expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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NYU Brooklyn CPEP Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, NY • On-site

Per diem

Posted 16 days ago

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Job description

Description
General Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive psychiatric emergency evaluations for patients presenting with acute psychiatric, behavioral, and substance use emergencies.
  • Assess suicide risk, violence risk, capacity, and determine the need for involuntary evaluation, observation, or hospitalization in accordance with New York State Mental Hygiene Law.
  • Develop differential diagnoses and formulate evidence-based treatment and disposition plans.
  • Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatment, including medication reconciliation and bridge prescribing when appropriate.
  • Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, brief psychotherapy, and behavioral management.
  • Collaborate closely with Emergency Department physicians, nursing staff, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, security personnel, and consulting medical and surgical services.
  • Coordinate safe patient dispositions, including inpatient psychiatric admission, extended observation, outpatient referral, substance use treatment, ACT teams, mobile crisis services, and other community-based behavioral health programs.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, outpatient providers etc. to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Supervise and teach psychiatry residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioners, and other learners as assigned.
  • Participate in departmental quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Evaluate voluntary and involuntary psychiatric patients presenting to the CPEP.
  • Psychiatric evaluations for patients presenting to the CPEP or for Emergency Department patients requiring psychiatric evaluation.
  • Manage psychiatric emergencies, including agitation, psychosis, mania, severe depression, suicidality, intoxication, withdrawal, and behavioral disturbances using evidence-based de-escalation techniques and pharmacologic interventions.
  • Determine the appropriate level of psychiatric care, including discharge with outpatient follow-up, extended observation, inpatient psychiatric admission, medical admission with psychiatric consultation, or transfer to another psychiatric facility when appropriate.
  • Complete all required legal documentation, including emergency admission certificates, involuntary retention paperwork, assisted outpatient treatment documentation when applicable, and other documentation required under New York State Mental Hygiene Law.

Documentation
  • Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Ensure documentation complies with NYU Langone policies, CMS and Joint Commission standards, New York State Office of Mental Health regulations, and New York State Mental Hygiene Law.
  • Complete all required legal and regulatory documentation accurately and promptly.

Compliance
  • Maintain familiarity with departmental policies, CPEP protocols, NYU Langone Health policies, and New York State Office of Mental Health regulations.

Maintain all required credentialing, mandatory education, annual compliance training, influenza vaccination, fit testing, and institutional requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in psychiatric emergency evaluation, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary team-based care.
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

License & Credentials
  • Current unrestricted New York State medical license.
  • DEA registration.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES), emergency psychiatry, emergency department psychiatric consultation service, or other high-acuity psychiatric setting is strongly preferred.
  • Experience evaluating patients under New York State Mental Hygiene Law, including involuntary psychiatric admissions and emergency psychiatric evaluations.
  • Experience supervising psychiatry residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or medical students.
  • Familiarity with New York State Office of Mental Health regulations, psychiatric emergency risk assessment, crisis intervention, and community behavioral health systems.

Application Instructions
Please apply through interfolio and email your CV and Cover Letter to Agnieszka.Cain@nyulangone.org and Jason.Payne@nyulangone.org.

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