The Department of Psychiatry at SBH offers a wide range of clinical services to children, adults and geriatric patients. Our priorities include providing the highest quality of care for individuals and families who seek clinical care, and promoting the career development of faculty, trainees, and staff to further advance their level of expertise.
Many services for our patients are provided by SBH Behavioral Health (SBHBH), our affiliated comprehensive mental health outpatient program.
The mission of SBHBH, formerly known as Fordham-Tremont Mental Health Services, is to improve the mental health and the overall quality of life for the diverse residents of the communities we serve.
The Department of Psychiatry at SBH offers a wide range of clinical services to children, adults and geriatric patients. Our priorities include providing the highest quality of care for individuals and families who seek clinical care, and promoting the career development of faculty, trainees, and staff to further advance their level of expertise.
Many services for our patients are provided by SBH Behavioral Health (SBHBH), our affiliated comprehensive mental health outpatient program. The mission of SBHBH, formerly known as Fordham-Tremont Mental Health Services, is to improve the mental health and the overall quality of life for the diverse residents of the communities we serve. In the past year, the Department has recruited several new psychiatrists, who together with the already established community of psychiatrists and psychologists are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in our community.
In 2015 the new Psychiatry Residency Program obtained accreditation by ACGME (Accreditation Committee for Graduate Medical Education) and is designed to successfully train the next generation of psychiatrists. This program will enrich an academic environment which includes a robust medical student training module and a clinical psychology externship.
At a time when many Departments of Psychiatry are limiting, we are fortunate to continue to expand and to address the growing mental health needs of the diverse community our institutions serves.
The Adult Inpatient Service is comprised of two designated units with a total of 49 beds. The staffing of this service includes four full-time psychiatrists, two full-time clinical psychologists, one full-time nurse practitioner, three full-time social workers, three full- time activity therapists and a complement of nursing staff.
Upon admission to the Psychiatric Service, each patient is assigned a treatment team consisting of a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, primary nurse, and activity therapist. This team oversees every aspect of patient care and, in collaboration with the patient themselves, assumes responsibility for developing an individualized treatment plan. The plan is formally reviewed and revised as goals are met.
A psychiatrist evaluates each patient and formulates the recommended treatment. All patients are evaluated medically and any medical issues are addressed.
Patients are also provided with group and milieu therapies. Groups typically focus on helping patients cope with their illness, and assisting them in reducing their potential for relapse. Patients may receive individual psychotherapy as appropriate.
The discharge planning process is an important aspect of treatment, and is begun as soon as a patient is admitted to the psychiatric service. We involve each discipline in this process. The primary goal of discharge planning is the development of a safe and appropriate discharge plan that maximizes the individual’s ability to function as independently as possible in the community and reduce the patient’s potential for relapse. This goal is accomplished by ensuring that each patient is referred for appropriate follow- up and aftercare services to help them cope with their illness and life stressors. For many of our patients, these services are provided by SBH Behavioral Health.
The Consultation-Liaison Service performs psychiatric evaluations on any patient admitted to all other clinical services (medicine, surgery, pediatrics, etc.) and to the Emergency Department (which is divided into separate pediatric and adult emergency units with a combined census of 100,000 visits/year).
The Outpatient Behavioral Health Service is a comprehensive outpatient program that serves Bronx residents in one center and three public schools. There are three outpatient programs within one physical location: SBH Health System Behavioral Health 260 188th Street, Bronx, NY 10458.
Here is a look at our programs:
Adult Outpatient Clinic (AOC) and Community Recovery Service (CRS)
These programs are committed to providing comprehensive and culturally sensitive mental health services to adults. Individual, group, family psychotherapy and psychopharmacological services are provided to adults, 18 years of age and
older. Services are provided by licensed social workers, mental health workers, an RN and psychiatrists. Treatment is based on the individual needs of the patient after a thorough assessment and evaluation.
Some of the conditions treated include:
Child, Adolescent and Family Service Program (CAFS)
The CAFS program is dedicated to enhancing the individual, family, educational and community stability of children, adolescents and young adults, while actively collaborating with parents, caregivers and community organizations.
Serving children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 5 and 21 and their families, the program is committed to the improvement of patients’ lives by providing comprehensive mental health and related services that promote their overall well- being. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention and psychopharmacological services are provided by our team of licensed social workers, mental health workers and child psychiatrists.
This includes services for children who attend P.S. 85. Treated are such conditions as:
David Casella Children’s Services (DCCS)
DCCS offers individual, group, family psychotherapy and psychopharmacological services to those between the ages of 5 and 21 and their families, including children who attend PS 32 and 205. It works with patients with conditions similar to the CAFS program.
Referrals: Our Centralized Intake Program accepts referrals from all hospitals, the community and agencies throughout the Bronx. Referrals may be made via telephone, fax and/or walk-in.
The program is located at 260 East 188th Street, 2nd floor. Telephone: 718-960-3071. Fax: 718-960-3002
Initial Evaluation: The initial evaluation for all patients consists of one appointment to complete a Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment. After the initial assessment, the patient is referred to one of our programs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist, if needed, for medication management and a clinical social worker for ongoing psychotherapy.
Treatment: Following the initial evaluation, patients receiving care will be engaged in a treatment planning process.
Each patient will work with the treatment team to identify goals of treatment, with a treatment plan created – incorporating evidence-based psychopharmacologic care and psychotherapy – to achieve these goals.
Resident Wellness at SBH
We offer a wealth of resources to ensure a smooth transition into our residency programs. We also provide detailed wellness information, highlighting the support systems in place to maintain your physical and mental health during your residency.
Welcome to the SBH Psychiatry Residency Training Program website. We are the newest residency training program in the SBH family. Our first group of PGY-1 residents started in July 2016. All of our trainees are part of a growing, collaborative department.
Located near Fordham University in the Bronx, SBH Health System has been serving the diverse patient population of our community for over 150 years. We hope that you’ll get to know us from our program website. As you navigate it, know that we are always in the process of updating it to reflect changes in our faculty and program.
Sincerely,
Lizica Troneci, MD
Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Training Program
SBH Health System
The Psychiatry Residency Training Program at St. Barnabas Hospital is a newly ACGME-accredited residency program offering diverse clinical experiences in a multicultural and diverse environment.
Intensive teaching in various clinical settings is complemented by formal conferences, individual supervision, and research and scholarly activities, offering residents full access to the faculty’s expertise and mentorship. The program features training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family and group therapy, and interviewing techniques.
Throughout the program, residents are challenged in a myriad of psychiatry subspecialties and gain experience in a variety of treatment modalities. Residents treat their own patients under the supervision of board certified psychiatrists in inpatient, outpatient, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, substance abuse, child psychiatry, consultation psychiatry and emergency psychiatry.
Residents actively participate in:
Residency Rotations
PGY 1
PGY 2
PGY 3
PGY 4
All conditions of employment including compensation and benefits are negotiated with the Committee of Interns and Resident SEIU; which represents all interns, residents and fellows.
Applications are accepted from graduates of MD and DO programs, and from graduates of equivalent medical programs.
To ensure that the process of selecting residents is consistent with guidelines established by the ACGME, this Program has the following eligibility requirements.
Applicants must document compliance with one of the following:
Application materials should include:
PGY-2 and up
Application package should include:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the Program accept Foreign Medical Graduates?Yes, this is a multicultural program.
2. Does the Program sponsor J1 or H1 visas?
Yes.
3. Is there a graduation cut off date?
No, there is not, but recent clinical or research experience is recommended.
4. Does the Program have specific score requirements for USMLE Steps 1,2,3?
No, but the number of attempts to pass are taken into consideration.
5. What is the Program’s policy regarding USMLE Step3?
Having passed Step 3 is highly desirable.
6. Is US clinical experience a requirement?
No, but it is considered an asset.
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Applications are accepted for a four-year program, which includes a categorical psychiatry internship followed by three years of post-internship training. All applications are submitted through ERAS.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for review and potential interview.
We will be interviewing between the months of October until mid-December. All of our positions will be offered outside the match.
Program Eligibility:
Applications are accepted from graduates of MD and DO programs, and from graduates of equivalent medical programs. To ensure that the process of selecting residents is consistent with guidelines established by the ACGME, this Program has the following eligibility requirements.
Applicants must document compliance with one of the following:
Application materials should include:
PGY-2 and up
Application package should include:
If you require further information please contact:
St. Barnabas Hospital
Psychiatry Residency Program
Shirley Palmer, Program Coordinator
spalmer2@sbhny.org
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