Physician - Emergency Psychiatry

St. Josephs Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) team. This key position provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients experiencing acute behavioral health emergencies.  The CPEP psychiatrist plays a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely decision-making and patient stabilization during the 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough psychiatric assessments for individuals in crisis
• Develop and manage treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic intervention and appropriate referrals for continued care
• Collaborate closely with emergency medicine physicians, nurses, social workers, and security personnel to deliver coordinated, effective, and safe patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Active New York State medical license or eligibility
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Exceptional interpersonal and diagnostic skills, with the ability to thrive in high-acuity settings
• Prior experience in emergency psychiatry or related behavioral health fields is highly desirable 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

St. Joseph's Health offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes: 

• Salary Range: $290k-$330k commensurate with experience.
• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
• Starting bonus
• Retention bonus
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• $4,500 CME time & expense allowance
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• Retirement savings program with matching contribution
• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program