Psychiatry Residency Program Director

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 283,500 - 346,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual CME Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance Coverage

Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

Job summary

A municipal health care delivery system in New York is seeking a Psychiatry Residency Program Director. The role involves overseeing educational curriculum, leading resident recruitment, and developing innovative training models in psychiatry. The ideal candidate holds a Medical Degree and Board Certification in psychiatry, with at least three years of leadership experience in a related training program. This position offers a competitive annual base salary of $315,000 and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in program leadership and administration in an ACGME accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational curriculum and ACGME compliance.
• Lead recruitment and selection of residents.
• Innovate training models in psychiatric education.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders for training integration.

Skills

Leadership in psychiatry education

Clinical competency assessment

Curriculum development

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification in general psychiatry

New York State medical license

Job description

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Psychiatry Residency Program Director to the Department of Psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. Jacobi Medical Center is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) has 213 licensed beds. To this day, Jacobi and NCB remain respected leaders in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, burn care, pediatrics, primary care, and women’s health.

The Department of Psychiatry has an Adult Acute Inpatient Service, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison & Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, Addiction Treatment Program and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program.

The Department of Psychiatry has an Adult Acute Inpatient Service, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison & Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, Addiction Treatment Program and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community. Our strong collaborative relationships support our multidisciplinary educational mission. The successful candidate will enjoy close working relationships with leading educators from other disciplines, including psychology, activity therapy, nursing, and social work and have full access to a renowned simulation training center.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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:

• Oversight of the educational curriculum and maintaining program compliance with ACGME standards including curriculum development, trainee evaluation and feedback, policy development and implementation, monitoring duty hours and trainee wellness, and assessing the clinical competency of each trainee.
• Lead a mission-driven recruitment and selection of residents into the residency training program.
• Serve as a national leader for innovative training models in psychiatric education.
• Represent the Psychiatry Department and Residency Program on committees and at meetings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinical and research division leaders to embed high-quality and innovative clinical and scholarly activities in the residency training program.
• Approximately 60% administrative time and 40% clinical effort, contingent upon program size.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and Board Certification in general psychiatry.
• New York State medical license.
• Three (3) or more years of psychiatry education program leadership, administration, and teaching in an ACGME accredited training program.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $315,000* based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of compensation package is estimated at $386,500**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

• 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.

Physician Affiliate 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 our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians 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 and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*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.

This role is employed by PAGNY at NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the PAGNY career site to complete the application process.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week: $315,000*

Position type: Full-Time

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

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

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.
PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.