Psychiatrist - CPEP

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 268,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Loan Forgiveness

Malpractice Coverage

FSAs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx seeks a Psychiatrist to join the Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) as a Psychiatrist - CPEP. The role focuses on evaluation and stabilization of patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms in crisis, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team at a Level I Trauma Center.

You will prescribe medications, conduct risk assessments, provide psychoeducation, supervise clinicians, and participate in teaching medical students and

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
• Stabilize patients in crisis, often involving conditions such as severe depression, psychosis, suicidal ideation, or substance intoxication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Prescribe and manage medications, often with a focus on antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics.
• Perform psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients and their families, including information about diagnoses, treatment options, and crisis prevention strategies.
• Document all patient interactions and treatment plans in accordance with medical record-keeping standards.
• Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in emergency psychiatry.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.
• Provide supervision and education to medical students and residents.

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding aPsychiatrist - CPEPto the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award-winning Cancer and Breast Centers. Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation in healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

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:

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
• Stabilize patients in crisis, often involving conditions such as severe depression, psychosis, suicidal ideation, or substance intoxication.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and coordinate care.
• Prescribe and manage medications, often with a focus on antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics.
• Perform psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and risk assessments.
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients and their families, including information about diagnoses, treatment options, and crisis prevention strategies.
• Document all patient interactions and treatment plans in accordance with medical record-keeping standards.
• Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in emergency psychiatry.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.
• Provide supervision and education to medical students and residents.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active New York State Medical License.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $267,900* (board eligible); $278,200* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $438,690** (board eligible) and $450,020** (board certified), which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, 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.

PhysicianAffiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in ourNew York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employsnearly 4,000physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation,serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity employer committed toequitablehiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. Tolearnmore about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visitour Workplace Culture | PAGNY page .

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this positioncomplies withNew 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:

$267,900* - $278,200*

Position type:

Full-Time

Department:

Category:

Posted:

Sep 29, 2026

Estimated total value of compensation package:

$438,690** (board eligible) and $450,020** (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/Lincoln

234 East 149th Street

Bronx, NY 10451

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln

234 East 149th Street

Bronx, NY 10451

149 St-Grand Concourse (4) ,

138 St-Grand Concourse (4,5)

15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT PAGNY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States. Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.