Correctional Psychiatrist - High-Impact Care & Career Growth

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY); New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Eligibility for loan forgiveness

Visa candidates considered

Job summary

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), in collaboration with The Division of Correctional Health Services, is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care on Rikers Island. This position involves evaluations, team participation, treatment planning, and documentation, contributing to holistic mental health services within the NYC jail system.

Ideal candidates will possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, board certification in Psychiatry, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• New York State license to practice Medicine, in good standing.
• At least 2 years' experience taking care of individuals with serious mental illness in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric care, including admission evaluations and follow-ups.
• Participate in team meetings to create individual treatment plans.
• Document activities in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Consultation for diagnosis

Treatment planning

Documentation skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Completion of 4‑yr. US accredited psychiatric residency program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

The Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), in collaboration with The Division of Correctional Health Services, is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care on Rikers Island. This position involves evaluations, team participation, treatment planning, and documentation, contributing to holistic mental health services within the NYC jail system.

Ideal candidates will possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, board certification in Psychiatry, and 2+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical coverage, and generous PTO.