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Inpatient Psychiatry – Physician - Unit Chief Co-Occurring Disorders Service - M

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, United States


Overview

The Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Psychiatrist to serve as the Unit Chief of the Co-Occurring Disorders Inpatient Service. The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a psychiatrist with addiction psychiatry fellowship training or experience with substance use disorder treatment to join a new transformational, community-oriented facility for behavioral health with integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, physical health, and social service needs. Located on the Lower East Side, the center offers opportunities for leadership, career development, teaching, and scholarship within the Department of Psychiatry and the Mount Sinai Health System.
The Lower East Side is in New York County. The Icahn School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees committed to discovering causes and better treatments for mental illness and substance use disorders. We are ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding, and listed as a top regional hospital department by U.S. News & World Report. The Mount Sinai Behavioral Health service line encompasses the clinical behavioral health services at Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Queens.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Co-Occurring Disorders Inpatient Service include:
Leads and supervises an academic multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatry team, including psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, nursing staff, social workers, counselors, and occupational therapists
Participate in the assessment and treatment of adult patients with acute psychiatric illnesses requiring inpatient care
Provide clinical supervision of psychiatry residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees on the inpatient psychiatry service
Participate in educational activities including lectures and case conferences as scheduled by the Department of Psychiatry
Collaborate with training program directors in administrative and clinical responsibilities
Collaborate with department, MSBHC, and MSHS leadership to ensure delivery of high quality and safe care
Monitor clinical staff training needs and implement quality improvement strategies
Ensure complete and timely documentation
Contribute to regulatory compliance and continual accreditation readiness
Model outstanding professionalism, high quality patient care, educational excellence, and a scholarly approach to work
Contribute to an environment where respectful discussion is welcome
Conduct a faculty practice under the auspices of the Mount Sinai Faculty Practice if interested
Clinical/Technical/Service

Supervise the work of assigned residents or fellows; review and attest to the resident documentation, and directly treat patients
Sign medical records and related patient care documents as required by regulations
Collaborate with health care professionals across disciplines and sites for shared patient care and transfer approvals
Participate in the peer review process
Participate in departmental meetings
Participate in direct patient care activities as specified in the delineation of privileges
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Participate in Quality and Safety initiatives of the department
These duties may be modified from time to time by the Chair/Director based on institutional needs
Qualifications

Board certified/board eligible Psychiatrist
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship (preferred) or experience evaluating and treating individuals with substance use disorders
Possess a NYS license to practice medicine
Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills required
Outstanding teaching skills
Must possess highly collaborative and proactive approach, and demonstrate commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care
A strong work ethic and desire to participate in and grow a team-oriented, performance-driven department
Qualifications for Assistant Professor or higher level required
Compensation range from 265K to 300K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
Salary Disclosure Information:

Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. An actual salary may fall outside of the listed range in certain circumstances. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:

Physician Recruitment Department Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care and invite you to join Mount Sinai’s legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work to transform healthcare. We strive to create a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
Our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow, with collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning driving improvements in patient care and workplace experiences.
Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees, eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. The system emphasizes innovation and patient-centered care across eight hospitals and multiple facilities. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in NIH funding, and Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital and other affiliated institutions are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and communities feel respected and supported.

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