Psychiatrist

American Geriatrics Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for paid moonlighting

CME opportunities

Job summary

The American Geriatrics Society is seeking full-time Psychiatrists to join their Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room and outpatient mental health clinic in New York City. This role requires providing emergency psychiatric care and outpatient services. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for paid moonlighting. Candidates can expect a supportive, collegial environment working with a diverse patient population.

Additionally, opportunities for academic appointment at Icahn School of Medicine are available for qualified individuals. Interested candidates should send their CV and career interests to Dr. John Navas.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatrist with a valid medical license in New York state.
• Experience in emergency psychiatry or outpatient mental health settings.
• Flexibility to cover various shifts including night and weekend moonlighting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room.
• Deliver outpatient care in the adult mental health clinic.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for patient management.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Board certification in psychiatry

Job description

H+H/Queens Hospital Center is currently seeking full‑time Psychiatrists for Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room and Outpatient mental health clinic. We have recently enhanced our salaries. The hospital serves a multi‑cultural population of adults, children and families. The Behavioral Health Program provides a full continuum of care including services in Ambulatory Adult and Child Mental Health programs, on‑site school programs, Adult Partial Hospital Program, Chemical Dependency Program, Inpatient Units, Psychiatric Emergency Room, Mobile Crisis Unit, ACT teams and consultative services in other areas of the hospital centre. The Department collaborates with numerous schools in providing training programs in the areas of psychology, nursing and medicine. CME is provided through the weekly Grand Rounds Program. Clinical Administrative positions available for Psychiatrists in the administrative suite and Emergency Service.

Psychiatrist's position currently available:

• FT CPEP Psychiatrist – to cover Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Room with flexible hours.
• FT Psychiatrist – to cover outpatient adult mental health clinic.

Opportunity to join multidisciplinary team, working with a diverse patient population. Collegial environment, competitive salary and benefits. Full‑time position available, M‑F, no call responsibilities. Opportunities available for paid moonlighting. Moonlighting positions also available for night time and weekend shifts. Academic appointment at Icahn School of Medicine for appropriate candidates.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.

EOE, including Veterans and Disabled.

Contact Information

Please send CV along with a brief description of career interests and goals to:

John Navas, M.D.

Director – Department of Psychiatry

Queens Hospital Center

82‑68 164th Street,

Jamaica, NY 11432

Fax: 718‑883‑6135

Email: [e-mail]