Inpatient Unit Chief - Psychiatry - Physician - MSM/MSW - Manhattan, NY

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Psychiatrist to serve as Unit Chief of an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit at Mount Sinai Morningside and West in New York. You will lead an interdisciplinary team, oversee clinical care, supervise residents and fellows, and advance quality and safety initiatives in a dynamic academic setting.

Board-certified or eligible, NYS licensed physicians are encouraged to apply. The role offers a competitive salary in the $255k–$320k range with potential incentives and

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist with strong leadership potential.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, cost-effective inpatient care and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Deliver direct psychiatric care to adults with acute disorders and supervise trainees.
• Lead quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives on the unit.

Skills

Board certified/board eligible

Education

NYS license to practice medicine

Job description

Description

Mount Sinai Morningside and West is seeking an exceptional and talented Psychiatrist to serve as the Unit Chief of an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Mount Sinai Morningside and West has storied traditions of excellence in providing healthcare highly responsive to the needs of the local populations while also training superb academic physicians. Among many awards, Mount Sinai Morningside was recently named a leading “Best Smart Hospital” by Newsweek while the Mount Sinai Health System was honored by the American Hospital Association for its efforts to advance diversity, inclusion and equity in patient care.

The Icahn School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees committed to discovering the causes of, and better treatments for, mental illness and substance use disorders. We are ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding and listed as one of the top regional hospital departments by U.S. News & World Report. The Mount Sinai Behavioral Health service line encompasses the clinical behavioral health services including the Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center.

The Inpatient Psychiatry Unit Chief provides clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary academic treatment team comprising psychiatrists, psychiatry residents, psychologists, nursing staff, social workers, counselors, and occupational therapists. Serving as a role model for professionalism, clinical excellence, and scholarly practice, the Unit Chief fosters a culture of high‑quality patient care, exceptional education, and collaborative teamwork. This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative physician leader seeking to expand clinical, operational, and academic leadership experience within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. Responsibilities include overall clinical leadership of the unit, direct clinical care, training and supervision. The Unit Chief works in close partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Care and Vice Chair to advance clinical, educational, and operational goals across the service.

Responsibilities

Unit Clinical Structure and Coordination

• Leads and oversees the interdisciplinary team including team meetings
• Provides clinical consultation and supervision to the unit in partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatry
• Participates in ensuring the delivery of high quality care on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community

Clinical Care Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric care to adult patients with acute psychiatric disorders
• Partners with the Medical Director of Acute Care to ensure consistent psychiatric coverage and continuity of care on the unit
• Leads interdisciplinary treatment planning, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient-centered care
• Maintains timely, accurate, and regulatory-compliant documentation of clinical care activities

Training and Supervision

• Provides clinical oversight and supervision for psychiatry residents, fellows, medical students and other trainees on the inpatient psychiatry service fostering excellence in patient care and clinical education
• Participates in educational activities including lectures and case conferences as scheduled by the Department of Psychiatry
• Collaborates with training program directors in all elements of administrative and clinical responsibilities

Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement

• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities, including performance improvement projects and chart reviews to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and operational effectiveness
• Serves as a member of departmental committees focused on quality, patient safety, and patient experience
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement through education and mentorship of interdisciplinary team members
• Collaborates with the Departmental Quality and Safety leadership, the Vice Chair, and the Chair in the review, investigation, and follow‑up of safety events, incidents, and patient care concerns occurring within the inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Monitors and evaluates the use of emergency procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices, and patient‑centered care standards
• Supports ongoing regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible Psychiatrist
• Possess a NYS license to practice medicine
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills
• Outstanding teaching skills
• Must possess highly collaborative and proactive approach, and demonstrate commitment to high‑quality, cost‑effective heath care
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in and grow a team‑oriented, performance‑driven department
• Qualifications for Assistant Professor or higher academic level

Compensation range from 255K to 320K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

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Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.