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Overview: A respected behavioral health program in Troy, NY is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide care in a dedicated inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering specialized, patient-centered care for older adults.
Position: Physician Psychiatry (Geriatric)
Location: Troy, NY
Practice Setting: Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Opportunity Highlights
  • Full-time inpatient role on a 20-bed geriatric psychiatry unit
  • 1:6 weekend call rotation
  • Work alongside a dedicated Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker (geriatrics-trained)
  • Join a multidisciplinary care team (therapists, counselors, NPs, case managers)
  • Stable, well-supported behavioral health program
  • Opportunity to focus on complex geriatric psychiatric care
  • Strong emphasis on team-based, patient-centered care Facility Details
  • Established behavioral health program with inpatient services
  • Dedicated geriatric psychiatry unit (20 beds)
  • Integrated care approach addressing medical, psychiatric, and social needs
  • Access to system-wide behavioral health resources and leadership support
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients
  • Assess, diagnose, and manage complex psychiatric conditions in older adults
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
  • Participate in shared weekend call rotation
  • Coordinate care with system-level behavioral health leadership
  • Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
Candidate Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry REQUIRED Active New York License (or eligible) REQUIRED DEA License REQUIRED Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry HIGHLY PREFERRED Clean malpractice & license history HIGHLY PREFERRED Must disclose visa requirement status (No visa support available) NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) REQUIRED Local candidates within 30 miles cannot be considered
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive and well-rounded package includes:
  • Salary: $318,449 $354,957
  • $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • $30,000 Retention Bonus
  • Productivity + quality incentives + extra shift earnings
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • CME allowance + paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement savings program
  • Eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Ready to make a meaningful impact in geriatric mental health? Send your CV today excellent inpatient opportunity with strong support and long-term stability!

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Senior

Salary

$318,449

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Psychiatrists

Industry

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

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