Addiction Psychiatrist (in a recently accredited ACGME Residency Program)

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Provider

Bronx,NY Posted:5/7/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

4410

Job Category:

Provider

Position Type:

Employee (Full Time)

About Urban Health Plan:

Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission.

At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 5 0 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do .

We are proud to share that our health system has recently received ACGME accreditation for a Psychiatry Residency Program , set to launch in July 2026 . We are building a strong, collaborative team of clinicians committed to clinical excellence, community care, and education.

Position Summary: Our Behavioral Health Department employs community-driven and highly skilled clinicians to provide integrated care in our Health Centers. We are seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic outpatient behavioral health team and serve as core faculty to our recently accredited residency program . The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse and underserved populations and is committed to collaborative, person-centered care. This role will focus on outpatient medication-assisted treatment and care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will play a key role in resident education related to addiction psychiatry and integrated care. In addition to patient care, a minimum of 10% of your time will be dedicated to teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and other learners .

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Medical School

• Completion of approved residency in Psychiatry

• Fellowship or additional certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
  Valid NYS and DEA License.
  At least1year experience working in a previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic or hospital.

• Ability to successfully interact and communicate with a diversified population.

• Bilingual, (English/Spanish) a plus.

Key Responsibilities :

• - Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for patients.

• - Provide MAT and psychiatric care to individuals with SUD

• - Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams using an integrated care approach.

• - Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• - Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and trainees.

• - Contribute to addiction curriculum design.

• - Document all patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and compliant manner.

• - Provide consultation and support to primary care providers and behavioral health staff.

• - Maintain current knowledge of best practices, evidence-based treatment, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits Include:

• Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself

• 73 .5% funded Health Insurance for your family

• Dental Insurance

• $50,000 term life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).

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