Psychiatry Nocturnist -CPEP

Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is a 310-bed community hospital providing primary, specialty and acute care services to the residents of Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and North Brooklyn.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatry Nocturnist to provide overnight psychiatric care across our Inpatient Psychiatry Units and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality psychiatric assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention during overnight hours. This position plays a vital role in ensuring continuity of care and safety for our behavioral health patients during night shifts. This would be a great opportunity for supplementing your income while having another day job.

This is a full-time position with the schedule option of either:

• Monday through Thursday nights, or
• Friday through Sunday nights (full-time equivalent schedule)
• Typical shift hours: 8:00 pm- 8:00am
• No daytime clinical responsibilities
• Work in a comfortable, well-staffed CPEP environment with access to a private call room equipped with a shower available for use
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Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and treatment initiation for patients presenting to CPEP overnight.
• Supervise psychiatric residents, physician assistants, and other trainees during overnight hours.
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, and security staff to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.
• Make admission, discharge, and transfer decisions in collaboration with inpatient and outpatient psychiatry teams.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and communication with day team for continuity of care.
• Cover inpatient units for any behavioral health related emergencies
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Administrative & Leadership

• Uphold hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives in CPEP.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and staff support.
• Serve as clinical lead for overnight psychiatric emergencies and crisis management.
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Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New York
• Prior experience in emergency psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, or crisis services strongly preferred.
• Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and communication skills.
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The selected hire will be employed through NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to problem solve. NYU offers a stimulating work environment and a highly competitive compensation package that includes salary, benefits, malpractice insurance and CME.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a shift differential and a stimulating work environment, which includes the following: as outlined below:

Annual Base Salary: is $289,000-$340,000

*403B/457 participation inclusive of a 10% employer contribution with no employee match required

*Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement ranging from $3000-$3500 inclusive of one week of paid CME time

*Projected annual revenue sharing payments of up to $30,000 contingent upon meeting required productivity and compliance metrics

*24 Annual vacations days, 12 Sick Days, 12 recognized Holidays

*Full NYU Benefits packed including Medical Dental, Prescription, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage

*NYU college tuition remission for employees and dependents

*Loan Forgiveness options- up to $120k in Loan repayment options through OMH or BH4NYC

*Medical Malpractice coverage at no cost to the employee

*Visa Sponsorship

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to:vorar@nychhc.org

NYU Langone Healthis an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.