Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Overview

Provider Careers at NYC Health + Hospitals. Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding an Outpatient Psychiatrist to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Broadway . Gotham Health/Cumberland and Gotham Health/Broadway are multidisciplinary ambulatory care centers located in diverse neighborhoods in NYC with access to Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to provide high-quality health services to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and have established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system. It is dedicated to providing high-quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Gotham Health is part of this system and focuses on person-centered care.

Join our team to be part of a patient-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Purpose of Position

The attending psychiatrist will provide direct patient care, clinical guidance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members within Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Ambulatory Medicine settings. The physician is responsible for all aspects of psychiatric patient care, including safety and quality, and will engage at two clinical sites on a part-time basis: Broadway and Cumberland, providing assessment, medication management, and supervision of treatment for individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorders care.

Areas of Responsibilities

• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health CUMBERLAND: Article 31 OMH Outpatient MH Practice
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health CUMBERLAND: Article 32 OASAS Outpatient SUD Practice
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health BROADWAY: Article 28 DOH Medical Practice, Collaborative Care

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients referred or assigned to the behavioral health outpatient team, including best practices for medication management, appropriate and timely care, and comprehensive documentation.
• Provide direct care to patients referred or assigned to the Substance Use Disorders (aka SUD) outpatient team, including best practices for medication management, appropriate and timely care, and comprehensive documentation.
• Complete psychiatric admission assessment, with a focus on comprehensive risk assessment for all new intakes, and re-assessment of patients, in a timely fashion consistent with policy.
• Develop experience in the full range of medication assisted treatment (MAT) options, including treatment for Opioid Use Disorders and buprenorphine in its various forms for individuals with substance use disorder.
• Conduct appropriate outreach and relevant documentation as per policy.
• Complete treatment plan documentation consistent with policy and appropriate to patient's risk level. Partner with interdisciplinary team members to review and approve care plans.
• Participate in and conduct inter-disciplinary team meetings as per the standard of work and policy.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed through appropriate de-escalation. Lead during outpatient behavioral health crises across the facility.
• Participate in medical codes in the clinic until the Code Team arrives.
• Work with all teams to help patients move through appropriate levels of care.
• Appropriate risk stratification and re-assessment of risk level.
• Consider referrals to community resources like AOT, ACT, etc.
• Clinical partnerships and referrals within the system, to other Gotham sites.
• Participate in discharge planning and include referrals to alternative levels of care.
• Collaborate and coordinate with primary care and other medical specialists to provide clinical guidance and access to care.
• Participate in and conduct clinical tier reviews, as per policy.
• Provide supervisory oversight to clinical team members, including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Psychologists.

Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Participate in performance, quality assurance, and management projects.
• May participate in collaborative case conferences, team meetings, and high-risk patient committees for review of quality of care and guidance towards best practices.
• May participate in incident review committees and Root Cause Analysis committees.
• Responsible for submitting, reporting, and reviewing incidents as indicated by policy.
• Participate in utilization review and management.
• Maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability.

Regulatory Activities

• Assist in the preparation for surveys.
• Maintain awareness of the standards for certification by the various regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted NYS License
• Active DEA Waiver
• Active X-Waiver preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Familiarity with high-risk patients and cultural sensitivity in community settings
• New Grads Welcome!

Wages and Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $267,900* (board eligible); $278,200* (board certified) based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $398,690** (board eligible) and $410,020** (board certified) , which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, sessional/per diem hours, and other factors as set forth below:

• Estimated annual compensation for 10 additional sessional/per diem hours worked per week is $104,000.
• 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 (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.

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 physicians and promotes wellness.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors.

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

This role is employed by PAGNY at NYC Health + Hospitals. You will be redirected to the PAGNY career site to complete the application process.

JOB DETAILS

Annual Base Salary based on a 40-hour work week: $267,900 - $278,200

Position type: Full-Time

Posted: Jan 30, 2026

Estimated total value of compensation package: $398,690 (board eligible) and $410,020 (board certified)

Estimated compensation for 10 sessional hours/week: $104,000

LOCATION

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Broadway

815 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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 physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.