Geriatric Psychiatrist

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 50 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 a Geriatric 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. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of primary care providers, therapists, and other care team members to improve mental health outcomes for adult patients. 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 in Geriatric Psychiatry
• Board certification required. Valid NYS and DEA License.
• At least 1 year 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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!).