Deputy Chief, Psychiatry Department

Deputy Chief, Psychiatry Department NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx Responsibilities Must accompany as a key clinical and administrative leader within the Department, working in close partnership with the Chief of Psychiatry to oversee operations, quality, workforce, and program development. Must oversee clinical operations across inpatient, emergency (CPEP), and outpatient psychiatry services. Must ensure adequate staffing models to support 24/7/365 coverage. Must partner with Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Activity and Medical Staff, as well as Administrative Leadership to optimize throughput, patient flow, and access. Must lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes. Must support implementation of system priorities including OMH, CMS, and Joint Commission standards. Must promote and foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development. Must support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of Psychiatry staff in collaboration with PAGNY. Must provide mentorship and supervision to Attending Psychiatrists, particularly early‑career clinicians. Must participate in NYC Health + Hospitals system‑wide Behavioral Health initiatives and committees as delegated by the Chief, and must assist the Chief in implementing these initiatives. Must support medical student, resident, and continuing education programs within the Department. Must collaborate with affiliated academic institutions as applicable. Must provide direct patient care as needed, based on Departmental needs and leadership assignment. Qualifications Board Certified in Psychiatry. Active New York State Medical License. At least 3‑5 years of leadership experience in a clinical or administrative role in Behavioral Health operations. Wages and Benefits Annual Base Salary: $278,200* based on 40‑hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours. Annual Stipend: $41,430 per year. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days. Mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mand #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals