Geriatric Psychiatrist - Inpatient Role in Troy, NY

Job Description

Overview

A respected behavioral health program in Troy, NY is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide care in a dedicated inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit . This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering specialized, patient-centered care for older adults .

Position: Physician - Psychiatry (Geriatric)
Location: Troy, NY
Practice Setting: Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit
Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time inpatient role on a 20-bed geriatric psychiatry unit
• 1:6 weekend call rotation
• Work alongside a dedicated Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker (geriatrics-trained)
• Join a multidisciplinary care team (therapists, counselors, NPs, case managers)
• Stable, well-supported behavioral health program
• Opportunity to focus on complex geriatric psychiatric care
• Strong emphasis on team-based, patient-centered care
Facility Details

• Established behavioral health program with inpatient services
• Dedicated geriatric psychiatry unit (20 beds)
• Integrated care approach addressing medical, psychiatric, and social needs
• Access to system-wide behavioral health resources and leadership support
Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex psychiatric conditions in older adults
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in shared weekend call rotation
• Coordinate care with system-level behavioral health leadership
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - REQUIRED
• Active New York License (or eligible) - REQUIRED
• DEA License - REQUIRED
• Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Clean malpractice & license history - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Must disclose visa requirement status (No visa support available)
• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) - REQUIRED
• Local candidates within 30 miles cannot be considered
Compensation & Benefits

Competitive and well-rounded package includes:

• Salary: $318,449 - $354,957
• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $30,000 Retention Bonus
• Productivity + quality incentives + extra shift earnings
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME allowance + paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement savings program
• Eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Ready to make a meaningful impact in geriatric mental health?
Send your CV today - excellent inpatient opportunity with strong support and long-term stability!