Inpatient Psychiatry Attending Physician

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 271,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual continuing medical education reimbursement

Loan forgiveness options up to $120,000

403B/457 participation with employer contributions

24 annual vacation days

12 sick days

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System is seeking a full-time psychiatric attending at Woodhull Medical Center, involved in Mental Hygiene Court as the hospital's psychiatric representative. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and have experience in inpatient settings. The role includes conducting evaluations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers an annual salary between $271,000–$281,000, plus bonuses, extensive benefits including medical, dental, tuition remission, and loan forgiveness options.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient psychiatry required; prior forensic psychiatry or court testimony experience strongly preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of NY.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the hospital's designated psychiatric representative in Mental Hygiene Court.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, daily rounds, and treatment planning as needed.
• Ensure clinical documentation meets hospital, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Clinical judgment

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Job description

Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is looking for innovative medical leaders who believe patients deserve the highest quality healthcare service. Woodhull Medical Center is a 310‑bed hospital providing primary, specialty, and acute care services to the residents of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and North Brooklyn. The Department of Psychiatry offers a stimulating work environment for both in‑patient and out‑patient services. We are currently seeking full‑time psychiatric attendings who can provide care to individuals with a wide range of mental illnesses within a collaborative team setting. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. Those hired will be employees of NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to problem‑solve. NYU offers a stimulating work environment and a highly competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, malpractice insurance and CME.

This unique role primarily serves as the hospital's psychiatric representative in Mental Hygiene Court proceedings (with a focus on Ughetto hearings) while also providing vacation and coverage support for attending psychiatrists on our inpatient psychiatric units.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with legal, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure high‑quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Court Representation

• Serve as the hospital's designated psychiatric representative in Mental Hygiene Court for Ughetto hearings and related legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with hospital legal counsel, risk management, and clinical teams to prepare testimony, affidavits, and clinical documentation.
• Provide expert psychiatric opinion and ensure representation aligns with patient care standards, ethical principles, and applicable laws.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide vacation and absence coverage for attending psychiatrists on inpatient psychiatric units.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, daily rounds, and treatment planning as needed.
• Supervise and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including residents, psychologists, nurses, and social workers.
• Participate in patient‑centered care with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, and recovery‑oriented treatment.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Ensure clinical documentation meets hospital, state, and federal requirements.
• Attend departmental meetings, case conferences, and continuing education sessions as appropriate.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement and compliance initiatives related to inpatient psychiatry and legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of NY.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry required; prior forensic psychiatry or court testimony experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Schedule & Workload

• Primarily weekday hours aligned with Mental Hygiene Court scheduling.
• Flexible coverage assignments based on departmental needs.
• On‑call responsibilities may be assigned as negotiated.

Compensation

• Annual base salary $271,000–$281,000 with total compensation including bonuses ranging from $301,000–$311,000.
• 403B/457 participation inclusive of a 10% employer contribution with no employee match required.
• Annual continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement ranging from $3,000–$3,500 inclusive of one week of paid CME time.
• Projected annual revenue sharing payments of up to $30,000 contingent upon meeting required productivity and compliance metrics.
• 24 annual vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 recognized holidays.
• Full NYU benefits including medical, dental, prescription, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• NYU college tuition remission for employees and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness options—up to $120,000 in loan repayment options through OMH or BH4NYC.
• Medical malpractice coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.