Psychiatrist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Emergency Room Service for night shifts, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment in a fast-paced emergency setting.

The attending physician will manage ED beds, provide consultation across the hospital, maintain active caseload, ensure documentation and discharge summaries, and stay compliant with Joint Commission standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist with current NY State medical license.
• Experience in emergency psychiatry or ED setting is preferred.
• Ability to manage a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to assigned patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Complete all required documentation, including timely discharge summaries.
• Liaise professionally with multidisciplinary teams, patient families, and external institutions.
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, accreditation requirements, and departmental policies.
• Maintain CME requirements per Medical Staff Office guidelines.
• Support programmatic efforts to ensure full compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Current New York State medical license.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.

Skills

Board Certification in Psychiatry

New York State medical license

Job description

Psychiatrist – Psychiatric Emergency Room (Nights)

NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn

7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Job ID: 178669

NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn is seeking a dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Emergency Room Service. This is a night‑shift position providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment in a fast‑paced emergency setting.

Schedule

Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays — 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Position Description

The attending psychiatrist is responsible for all assigned patients in the Psychiatric Emergency Room Service and is expected to adhere to departmental protocols, documentation standards, and NYU Langone clinical care policies. The role includes:

• Managing Psychiatric Emergency Room beds.
• Providing consultation services for psychiatric patients located throughout NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn.
• Carrying an appropriate and active caseload.
• Ensuring high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric assessment and treatment throughout the shift.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to assigned patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Complete all required documentation, including timely discharge summaries.
• Liaise professionally with multidisciplinary teams, patient families, and external institutions.
• Maintain compliance with clinical standards, accreditation requirements, and departmental policies.
• Maintain CME requirements per Medical Staff Office guidelines.
• Support programmatic efforts to ensure full compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Current New York State medical license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry

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