Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens

Academic Psychiatrist

NY • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time Healthcare

An academic health system in Upstate New York is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join its expanding behavioral health program. This role offers a dynamic clinical mix, including outpatient continuity, hospital-based care, and teaching opportunities within a collaborative environment. The position provides flexibility and strong support, ideal for psychiatrists who enjoy clinical variety and academic involvement.

Practice Info

  • Academic health system
  • Behavioral health program
  • Work with adult patients
  • Opportunity to work with child and adolescent populations
  • Team-based environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide 50% outpatient practice
  • Provide 50% hospital-based coverage
  • Perform outpatient clinic responsibilities in the mornings
  • Support inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and consultation services across two hospitals in the afternoons
  • Teach and work alongside residents and interdisciplinary teams

Compensation

  • Approximate compensation of $300,000 annually
  • Optional evening and weekend coverage opportunities for additional income
  • Relocation assistance provided

Benefits

  • Licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage included
  • Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off

Shift & Schedule

  • 50% outpatient practice and 50% hospital based coverage
  • Outpatient clinic responsibilities in the mornings
  • Afternoon coverage supporting inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and consultation services across two hospitals

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist
  • Open to graduating residents and experienced psychiatrists
  • Physicians with experience or interest in treating children and adolescents are especially encouraged to apply
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