Psychiatry Nocturnist -CPEP

Overview

Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is a 310-bed community hospital providing primary, specialty and acute care services to the residents of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and North Brooklyn.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatry Nocturnist to provide overnight psychiatric care across our Inpatient Psychiatry Units and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality psychiatric assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention during overnight hours. This position plays a vital role in ensuring continuity of care and safety for our behavioral health patients during night shifts.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with the schedule option of either:

• Monday through Thursday nights, or
• Friday through Sunday nights (full-time equivalent schedule)
• Typical shift hours: 8:00 pm- 8:00 am
• No daytime clinical responsibilities
• Work in a comfortable, well-staffed CPEP environment with access to a private call room equipped with a shower available for use

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and treatment initiation for patients presenting to CPEP overnight.
• Supervise psychiatric residents, physician assistants, and other trainees during overnight hours.
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, and security staff to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.
• Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with inpatient and outpatient psychiatry teams.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and communication with day team for continuity of care.
• Cover inpatient units for any behavioral health related emergencies.

Administrative & Leadership

• Uphold hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives in CPEP.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and staff support.
• Serve as clinical lead for overnight psychiatric emergencies and crisis management.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New York.
• Prior experience in emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis services strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Base Salary: $289,000–$340,000.

403B/457 participation inclusive of a 10% employer contribution with no employee match required.

Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement ranging from $3,000–$3,500 inclusive of one week of paid CME time.

Projected annual revenue sharing payments of up to $30,000 contingent upon meeting required productivity and compliance metrics.

24 annual vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 recognized holidays.

Full NYU Benefits packed including Medical Dental, Prescription, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage.

NYU college tuition remission for employees and dependents.

Loan forgiveness options up to $120,000 in loan repayment options through OMH or BH4NYC.

Medical Malpractice coverage at no cost to the employee.

Visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.