Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician
At a glance
Psychiatrist role posted by Protean Med LLC, a recruiter. New York · full-time · $318,449–$354,957 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for geriatric patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatry unit
- Evaluate older adults and treat their complex psychiatric conditions
- Coordinate patient care with therapists, counselors, NPs, case managers and behavioral health leadership
- Share the weekend call rotation and provide evidence-based care
What you bring
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry
- You hold an active New York license or qualify to obtain one, plus a DEA license
- Submit an NPDB Self-Query completed within 30 days
- Disclose whether you require visa support; the role does not provide it
Who this fits
This full-time inpatient role suits a psychiatrist focused on complex geriatric care and multidisciplinary teamwork. Fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry and a clean malpractice and license history are highly preferred. The weekend call rotation is 1:6, and candidates living within 30 miles cannot be considered.
From the recruiter
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!