Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatient - Unit Chief

Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Adult Inpatient Unit Chief to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. The Behavioral Health Center offers a comprehensive suite of services for mental health including First Episode Psychosis program, medical services, opioid treatment, substance use disorders services, a specialized unit for people with Intellectual Disability, an inpatient Extended Care unit focusing on the needs of our homeless patients and recidivism prevention, ketamine assisted therapy, and inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children. Our skilled team - including adult and child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, nurses, social workers, creative arts therapists, peer counselors and addiction counselors delivers compassionate care in a secure environment, respecting each patient's dignity and partnering with them on their recovery journey. We also provide educational resources for patients and caregivers to enhance their understanding of mental health and addiction issues and available treatments.

Our services range from psychopharmacology and various forms of psychotherapy (individual, group, and family) to specialized programs like outpatient withdrawal management, medication maintenance (including Methadone and Buprenorphine), overdose prevention, and support for personal development goals such as employment and education. Each patient receives a personalized assessment and treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and health management.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities and the chance to work with medical students, residents and fellows very closely.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Purpose of Position:

• Provides psychiatric consultation to unit/service Director, ensuring appropriate medication management and legal sign-off for admission, discharge and other medically appropriate documentation.

Areas of responsibilities:

Adult ID/MH unit.

Summary of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provides direct psychiatric evaluation, assessment and treatment.
• Assists in the completion of appropriate mental hygiene legal papers.
• Provides consultation and input to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborates in the running of community meetings, family meetings, and the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
• Consults in the preparation transfer materials for state hospitals and other aftercare facilities.
• Assists in preparation for regulatory agency surveys.
• Ensures compliance with standards of regulatory agencies.
• Assists in providing adequate and appropriate ward coverage which includes: Assisting unit Director in the provision. of continuous patient care and documentation.
• Work with OPPWDD, NY Start /step down unit, residential settings, and other agencies to collaborate patient care.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participation in national START team medical directors study group.
• Training allied professionals in dual diagnosis of patients with ID/D distress and psychiatric disorders.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry.
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $288,000* based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $316,800** , which includes the baseline salary, 401 (k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our .

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

***In 2023, Psychiatrists worked an average of 14 sessional/per diem hours per week.