Psychiatry, Hospital-Based Psychiatrist – Assistant/Associate Professor NEW

Albany, New York
Albany Medical Center
Job Description

The Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical Center is seeking a Hospital-Based Psychiatrist to join our academic faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine inpatient psychiatric care with resident and medical student education within a collaborative academic environment.

The selected candidate will provide inpatient team leadership and floor and ER consultation service while playing an active role in the education, supervision, and mentorship of psychiatry residents and Albany Med medical students as part of our ACGME-accredited residency training program.

Candidates with strong interests in clinical care, teaching, program development, and academic psychiatry are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychiatry includes a 26-bed acute inpatient unit, a consultation-liaison service seeing patients throughout the hospital, an outpatient psychiatry teaching clinic, an outpatient practice, and an integrated care program across multiple clinical sites. Our residency program includes 28 residents and provides training for Albany Medical College medical students, physician assistant students, psychology practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct hospital-based psychiatric care, including inpatient and consultation-liaison services and ECT
• Participate in psychiatric evaluations and management of patients in the hospital and emergency department
• Teach and supervise psychiatry residents and medical students in both clinical and didactic settings
• Collaborate with residency leadership to support resident education, evaluation, and mentorship
• Participate in curriculum development, scholarly activities, and quality improvement initiatives
• Serve on departmental and residency training committees as appropriate
• Contribute to weekend and department call schedules with additional compensation
• Research and academic interests are encouraged and supported

Requirements include:

• MD, DO or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
• Demonstrated interest in resident education and academic psychiatry
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary starting at $262,500 based on academic rank and experience.
• Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
• Robust sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area’s largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no co-pay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.