Full Time Psychiatrist - Schenectady, NY
St. Peter's Health Partners is recruiting a full‑time Outpatient Adult Psychiatrist for Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Ellis Psychiatry, with a 50‑year history, offers specialized services for adults, children, and adolescents within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that provides outstanding mental health treatment and crisis diversion services.
Position Details
The psychiatrist will evaluate and treat adult patients with a broad range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma‑related disorders, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses. Responsibilities include:
Medication management
Initial intake appointments up to 90 minutes
Follow‑up visits up to 30 minutes
Individual psychotherapy opportunities
Lead psychotherapy group sessions (optional)
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour shifts or four 10‑hour shifts. Call is paid extra with a typical schedule of one weeknight (telephone only) every 4 weeks and one weekend (in‑person) every 8 weeks.
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
DEA Licensure and NYS medical license
Experience treating adult psychiatric patients
Excellent clinical and communication skills
Strong commitment to team‑based care
Preferred: Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine/Consultation Liaison
Preferred: Experience in inpatient or ED/crisis settings
Recruitment Package
Base salary range: $318,449 – $354,957, commensurate with experience
Additional incentives: quality incentives, productivity bonuses, extra shift incentives, CME allowance, relocation assistance
Starting bonus: $35,000
Retention bonuses: $15,000 at the beginning of years 2 and 3
Benefits
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
Paid time away from practice
Retirement savings plan
Loan repayment assistance via the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
CME time and expense allowance
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