Chief, Psychiatry Department

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 375,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Annual CME reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Coverage

Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Visa sponsorship considered

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is looking for a Chief for the Psychiatry Department at Harlem Hospital, a prominent safety net hospital. This role includes designing and managing departmental policies, recruiting staff, and collaborating for quality healthcare delivery.

The position requires an active NY medical license, board certification in Psychiatry, and at least 5 years of leadership experience. Salary ranges from $375,000 to $450,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Active New York State medical license.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive psychiatry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage policies for the Psychiatry Department.
• Assist in recruiting staff for 24/7 coverage.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders to achieve quality objectives.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.

Skills

Leadership in Psychiatry

Clinical Care

TeamSTEPPS Implementation

Education

Active New York State medical license

Board Certification in Psychiatry

5+ years of Psychiatry leadership experience

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Chief, Psychiatry Department to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. Harlem Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Harlem and the only Safety Net Hospital in Northern Manhattan.

Opportunity Details

• Design, implement and manage policies, systems, and processes within the Department to ensure the efficient and effective achievement of established goals.
• Assist PAGNY in recruiting and retaining sufficient staff to meet the needs of our patients including 24 x 7 x 365 coverage.
• Participate as requested in setting the strategic direction for NYC Health + Hospitals and promoting the interests of the respective health care facility, community, and patients.
• Translate strategic direction into a clear set of clinical performance goals and priorities for the Department.
• The Chief of Service collaborates with nursing leaders to develop and accomplish specific objectives designed to achieve excellence in quality and safety.
• Participate in system-wide NYC Health + Hospitals specialty leadership.
• Promote and maintain high quality student, graduate, and continuing medical education programs within the Department. Provide supervision and oversight of all medical training and, where necessary, promote linkages with graduate medical education programs at other institutions.
• Assure appropriate support and mentorship for Psychiatry Attending Physicians new to the Department and/or new to clinical practice.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients, as designated by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Function as a role model to Departmental staff in the implementation of TeamSTEPPS to foster teamwork.
• Create and foster a culture of patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active New York State medical license.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• At least 5 years of Psychiatry leadership experience.

Wages and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $375,000* – $450,000* based on 40‑hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $451,000** – $526,000**.

• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 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) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace.