Psychiatrist, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) - Full Time

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 302,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to provide psychiatric evaluation and management in the CPEP/ED at University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. The role includes teaching and supervision of medical students and residents, with a 40-hour week and a schedule of four 10-hour afternoon/evening shifts, including weekends.

The position offers a competitive salary starting at $336,000 per year, with eligibility for moonlighting and after-hours programs.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• New York State license or eligibility.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Adult Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric evaluation and management of patients in the CPEP/ED.
• Teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.

Skills

MD/DO qualification

New York licensure

Board Certification in Adult psychiat.

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Location: Stony Brook, New York

Open Date: May 21, 2026

Deadline: Dec 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Stony Brook University is the premier academic medical center in Suffolk County, New York. The University Hospital offers the community state-of-the-art care including for patients presenting with acute psychiatric problems. Services include the only Suffolk County Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). The Clinical Assistant Professor will be responsible for psychiatric evaluation and management of patients in the CPEP/ED of University Hospital. The Clinical Assistant Professor will also be responsible for teaching and supervision of medical students and residents. Afternoon/Evening Schedule: Shifts totaling 40 hours per week which will consist of (4) 10-hour Afternoon/Evening shifts from 1pm-11pm and includes one weekend shift each week. Weekends and Holidays are required. Cross-coverage as necessary. Salary starting at $336,000 +/ year plus eligibility for moonlighting and our faculty practice after hours program. Apply to learn more about our total compensation and benefit, NY State Pension offerings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: MD/DO (or foreign equivalent). New York State license, or eligibility. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Adult Psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience with Psychiatric patients in a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program or other Psychiatric Emergency Setting. Track record in teaching experience in Emergency psychiatry. Training in Child Psychiatry.

Special Notes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description

Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request . It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.