Full Time Psychiatrist - Schenectady, NY

St. Peter's Health Partners is recruiting a full‑time Outpatient Adult Psychiatrist for Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Ellis Psychiatry, with a 50‑year history, offers specialized services for adults, children, and adolescents within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that provides outstanding mental health treatment and crisis diversion services. Position Details The psychiatrist will evaluate and treat adult patients with a broad range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma‑related disorders, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses. Responsibilities include: Medication management Initial intake appointments up to 90 minutes Follow‑up visits up to 30 minutes Individual psychotherapy opportunities Lead psychotherapy group sessions (optional) Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour shifts or four 10‑hour shifts. Call is paid extra with a typical schedule of one weeknight (telephone only) every 4 weeks and one weekend (in‑person) every 8 weeks. Qualifications MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry DEA Licensure and NYS medical license Experience treating adult psychiatric patients Excellent clinical and communication skills Strong commitment to team‑based care Preferred: Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine/Consultation Liaison Preferred: Experience in inpatient or ED/crisis settings Recruitment Package Base salary range: $318,449 – $354,957, commensurate with experience Additional incentives: quality incentives, productivity bonuses, extra shift incentives, CME allowance, relocation assistance Starting bonus: $35,000 Retention bonuses: $15,000 at the beginning of years 2 and 3 Benefits Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage Paid time away from practice Retirement savings plan Loan repayment assistance via the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program CME time and expense allowance #J-18808-Ljbffr Assocmedpsych