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Chief, Psychiatry Department

PAGNY
$450,000
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
506 Lenox Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 07, 2026

Chief, Psychiatry Department
Position type Full-Time
Department Psychiatry
Location

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

506 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10037

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Salary $450,000


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Description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is addinga Chief, Psychiatry Department to the group atNYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. Harlem Hospitalis the largest hospital in Central Harlem and the only Safety Net Hospital in Northern Manhattan.Harlem Hospitalis recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Today, Harlem Hospital continues providing outstanding care to all New Yorkers.The hospitalmaintainsa strong academic affiliation withColumbia UniversityVagelosCollege of Physicians and Surgeonstomaintainits high healthcare delivery standards.

Themission ofNYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability topay,comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere ofhumanecare, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and hasestablishedthe ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion,dignityandrespect,andregardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

  • Design, implement and manage policies, systems, and processes within the Department to ensure the efficient and effective achievement of established goals.
  • Assist PAGNY in recruiting and retaining sufficient staff to meet the needs of our patients including 24 x 7 x 365 coverage.
  • Participate as requested in setting the strategic direction for NYCHealth +Hospitalsand promoting the interests of their respective health care facility, community, and patients.
  • Translate strategic direction into a clear set of clinical performance goals and priorities for the Department.
  • The Chief of Service collaborates with nursing leaders to develop and accomplish specific objectives designed to achieve excellence in quality and safety.
  • Participate in system-wide NYC Health + Hospitals specialty leadership.
  • Promoteand maintainhigh quality student, graduate, and continuing medical education programs within the Department. Providesupervision and oversight of all medical training and where necessary, promotes linkages with graduate medical education programs at other institutions.
  • Assure appropriate support and mentorship for Psychiatry Attending Physicians new to the Department and/or new to clinical practice.
  • Provide direct clinical care to patients, as designated by the Chief Medical Officer.
  • Function as role model to Departmental staff in the implementation of TeamSTEPPS to foster teamwork.
  • Create and foster a culture of patient safety.
Qualifications
  • Active New York State medical license.
  • Board Certificationin Psychiatry.
  • At least 5 years of Psychiatry leadership experience.

Wages and Benefits include:

Annual Base Salary: $450,000* based on 40-hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $526,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:

  • Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year's average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
  • 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 (equivalent to 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.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit ourWorkplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

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

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