Correctional Psychiatrist: Impactful Care, Growth & PTO

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 129,449 - 184,367; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, prescription, and dental from

Generous paid time off (PTO)

CME reimbursement

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Visa candidates considered

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) seeks a psychiatrist to provide high‑quality mental health care to individuals in the New York City jail system. The role includes admissions, follow-ups, and urgent consultations within a correctional health setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across 12 facilities, participate in care planning, supervise junior clinicians, and contribute to a robust program of treatment modalities and re-entry services.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree.
• New York State license to practice Medicine.
• Completion of a 4-yr. US accredited psychiatric residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the ABPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups and urgent and emergent consultations.
• Provide consultation to non-prescribing mental health staff and medical staff.
• Participate in team meetings with the treatment staff.
• Create individual treatment plans and review plans.
• Evaluate patients for higher level of care, including hospitalizations.
• Document all activities in the electronic medical record.
• Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Engage in weekly clinical supervision with Psychiatric leadership.
• Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric volunteers (resident or fellow).
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Institutional setting experience

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

New York State license to practice Medicine

4-year US accredited psychiatric residency program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by the ABPN

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) seeks a psychiatrist to provide high‑quality mental health care to individuals in the New York City jail system. The role includes admissions, follow-ups, and urgent consultations within a correctional health setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across 12 facilities, participate in care planning, supervise junior clinicians, and contribute to a robust program of treatment modalities and re-entry services.