Medical Director of Chemical Dependency

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Medical Director of Chemical Dependency to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals / South Brooklyn Health . South Brooklyn Health is a redesigned health care campus featuring the new 11‑floor Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital which provides emergency care, modern labor & delivery suites, and state‑of‑the‑art surgical services. The new Health & Wellness Institute offers outpatient services—from primary and preventive care to specialty services for children and adults—all designed to keep our community healthy and accommodates more than 250,000 outpatient visits, more than 89,000 emergency room visits, and with 371 beds, more than 15,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards and to provide its staff with teaching and research opportunities and the chance to work with medical students, residents and fellows. Our behavioral health center provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment for behavioral health needs. The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. The Medical Director of Chemical Dependency will have overall responsibility for the medical services provided by the Chemical Dependency Program. They will have oversight of the development and revision of policies, procedures and ongoing training for matters including, but not limited to, routine medical care, specialized services, specialized medications, medical and psychiatric emergency care, screening for, and reporting of, transmissible infections and infection in accordance with law, public health education including prevention and harm reduction. Opportunity Details Oversee all aspects of the chemical dependency program. Provide collaborative supervision with the program director of non‑medical staff. Provision of substance use disorder services. Provide supervision of medical staff in the performance of medical services within the chemical dependency division. Work with appropriate medical leadership and provide clinical direction to direct reports to set patient care standards, establish clinical goals and objectives to ensure the strategic implementation of best practices and program development in the Chemical Dependency Division. Acts as direct supervisor and consultant for all staff assigned to Services. Assist in the development of necessary referral and linkage relationships with other institutions and agencies including, but not limited to, general or specialty hospitals and nursing homes, health‑related facilities, home health agencies, hospital outpatient departments, diagnostic and treatment facilities, laboratories and related resources. Ensure program compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Teach Fellows, Residents, Medical Students, and advanced practice providers in addiction medicine. Develops, maintains and updates Division Policies and Procedures. Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining outstanding patient experience. Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the organization and the program. Engage in strategic planning with hospital executive and clinical leadership to develop programming within the Chemical Dependency Division, which aligns with overall hospital strategic plan. Develop and collect performance metrics which the facility may utilize to plan and implement quality patient care programs. Ensure the regular and appropriate assessment of physician competency and intervene and remediate as appropriate. Qualifications Active New York State Medical License. Board Certification in Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Fellowship Board Certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Minimum 5 (five) years’ experience in a clinical leadership role. Experience working with an under‑served patient population. Wages and Benefits include Annual Base Salary: $303,000* based on 40‑hour work week. Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets. 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits): Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required. Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement. Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days. Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top‑tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you. Additional employee‑paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family. Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs. Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence‑based): Provided at no cost to the employee. Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre‑tax employee‑paid contributions for commuting expenses. Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary: $303,000* Position type: Full‑Time

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital 15 minutes walk from nearest station to the hospital.

ABOUT PAGNY

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public health system in the United States. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

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• *The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

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