Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 278,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

CME reimbursement

PTO & holidays

401(k) company contribution

Healthcare coverage

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide care in outpatient clinics, behavioral pediatrics, and pediatric emergency services. Join PAGNY and participate in teaching residents and NPs within a major urban health system.

The role features competitive base pay with significant total compensation potential, loan forgiveness options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Current or anticipated within 5-years of hire).
• Board Certified in General Psychiatry.
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Active DEA License.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in outpatient, behavioral pediatric, and pediatric emergency settings.
• Supervise and teach residents and Nurse Practitioners.

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11-floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor and delivery suites, and state-of-the-art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services—from primary and preventive care to specialty services for children and adults—all designed to keep our community healthy.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

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.

Opportunity Details

• Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in an outpatient psychiatric clinic, behavioral pediatric clinic, and pediatric emergency room setting.
• Supervise and teach residents and Nurse Practitioners.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Current or anticipated within 5-years of hire).
• Board Certified in GeneralPsychiatry.
• License to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Active DEA License.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $278,200* (board eligible); $288,500* (board certified) 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 $450,020** (board eligible) and $461,350** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000***.
• 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) 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 Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

*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.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week: $278,200* - $288,500*

Position type: Full-Time

Posted: Sep 22, 2025

Estimated total value of compensation package: $450,020** (board eligible) and $461,350** (board certified)

Estimated compensation for 10 sessional hours/week: $104,000***

Average faculty practice plan bonus amount: $40,000 Illustrative, not a guarantee of performance based pay

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT PAGNY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States.
PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.