Psychiatry - Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program Evenings - Physician-Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Psychiatrist for Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

Our organization is in search of a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to become a vital member of our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) team. This essential role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing, and treating patients who are facing acute behavioral health crises. The psychiatrist will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, facilitating prompt decision-making and patient stabilization during the 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for individuals in crisis.
• Formulate and oversee treatment plans, which may include psychopharmacological interventions and appropriate referrals for ongoing care.
• Work collaboratively with emergency medicine physicians, nurses, social workers, and security staff to ensure coordinated, effective, and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Possession of an active medical license in New York State or eligibility for one.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Outstanding interpersonal and diagnostic abilities, with a proven capacity to excel in high-acuity environments.
• Previous experience in emergency psychiatry or related behavioral health fields is highly preferred.

Recruitment Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Salary Range: $290,000 - $330,000, based on experience. This range reflects the starting total compensation and does not account for productivity bonuses, quality and performance incentives, extra shift bonuses, or other cash compensation applicable to the role.
• Starting bonus.
• Retention bonus.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• CME time and an annual expense allowance of $4,500.
• Paid vacation and personal time off.
• Retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.