Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 278,200 - 288,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Loan Forgiveness

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pre-tax commuting expense contributions

Visa sponsorship consideration

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent for the South Brooklyn Health facility. This full-time position offers an annual base salary ranging from $278,200 to $288,500 based on certification and experience. The total package can rise to $461,350 with additional sessional work and bonuses. The role involves direct care of young patients, collaboration with pediatric services, and opportunities for teaching and clinical leadership. Extensive benefits include CME reimbursement, loan forgiveness eligibility, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in psychiatry.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Possession of an active New York State Medical License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment to child and adolescent patients in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with the primary care emergency room pediatric service.
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students.
• Offer clinical guidance to healthcare team members.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality management projects.

Skills

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Active New York State Medical License

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health. South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11-floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor‐and‐delivery suites, and state‑of‑the‑art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services from primary and preventive care, to specialty services for children and adults, all designed to keep our community healthy. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

• Evaluation, treatment and provision of direct care to child and adolescent patients in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate and provide consultation with the primary care emergency room pediatric service.
• Supervise and teach residents and medical students.
• Provide clinical guidance to other members of the healthcare team, as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality management projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Active New York State Medical License

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $278,200* (board eligible); $288,500* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $450,020** (board eligible) and $461,350** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000***.
• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee‑paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City’s Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

***In 2023, Psychiatrists worked an average of 14 sessional/per diem hours per week.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week: $278,200* - $288,500*

Position type: Full-Time

Department: (not specified)

Category: (not specified)

Posted: Apr 17, 2026

Estimated total value of compensation package: $450,020** (board eligible) and $461,350** (board certified)

Estimated compensation for 10 sessional hours/week: $104,000***

Average faculty practice plan bonus amount: $40,000 Illustrative, not a guarantee of performance based pay

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.