Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Position Available

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is actively seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to become a part of our Psychiatry Department faculty. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, offering flexibility; the role primarily involves outpatient care with some responsibilities in a hospital setting.

The department features a 26-bed acute inpatient unit, a consultation-liaison service that attends to patients across the hospital, an outpatient psychiatry teaching clinic, an outpatient practice, and an integrated care program across various clinical locations. Our ACGME-accredited residency program in psychiatry hosts 28 residents and provides training for medical and physician assistant students from Albany Medical College, along with psychology practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct care to children and adolescents in both hospital and outpatient settings.
• Provide consultations for the hospital and memory clinic.
• Administer ECT and TMS treatments.
• Educate and supervise psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation: The starting salary is competitive, ranging from $240,000 to $250,000, and is negotiable based on academic rank and experience.

Our health system is the sole regionally governed not-for-profit entity serving northeastern New York and western New England. It encompasses various facilities, including a medical center, medical college, a children's hospital, and several other healthcare institutions. Our medical center stands as the only academic medical center in New York's capital region and ranks among the largest teaching hospitals in upstate New York.

About Albany, NY:

Albany boasts a high quality of life, featuring affordable housing, top-rated schools, and a lively cultural environment. Its proximity to New York City, Boston, and Montreal offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year in the Adirondack Mountains and surrounding lakes. This area is perfect for professionals and families looking for a balanced lifestyle that includes both urban and suburban living options.

We invite interested candidates to submit their cover letter and CV.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.