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Mount Sinai

Inpatient Psychiatry Unit Chief

New York, NY

$255K - $320K/yr

Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center is seeking an exceptional and talented Psychiatrist to serve as the Unit Chief of an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This dynamic leader will join a transformational ...

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A Unit Chief in Inpatient Psychiatry oversees the clinical and administrative operations of a psychiatric inpatient unit. This role typically involves supervising medical staff, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care, developing treatment protocols, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. Unit Chiefs also manage patient admissions, care plans, discharges, and compliance with regulatory standards. They often lead staff meetings, provide mentorship, and address any issues related to patient safety or staff performance.

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Inpatient Psychiatry Unit Chief

New York, NY

Mount Sinai
Hospitality Services • 10K+ employees
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$255K - $320K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center is seeking an exceptional and talented Psychiatrist to serve as the Unit Chief of an Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. This dynamic leader will join a transformational, community-oriented destination for behavioral health, offering integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, physical health, and social service needs. This opportunity provides leadership, career development, teaching, and scholarship within the Department of Psychiatry and the Mount Sinai Health System.

Practice Info

  • The Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center is a transformational, community-oriented destination for behavioral health with integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, physical health, and social service needs.
  • Located on the Lower East Side, New York County.
  • The Inpatient Psychiatry Unit Chief provides clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary academic treatment team comprising psychiatrists, psychiatry residents, psychologists, nursing staff, social workers, counselors, and occupational therapists.
  • The service line encompasses clinical behavioral health services including Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center.
  • The Icahn School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry is ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding and listed as one of the top regional hospital departments by U.S. News & World Report.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall clinical leadership of the unit, direct clinical care, training, and supervision.
  • Lead and oversee the interdisciplinary team, including team meetings.
  • Provide clinical consultation and supervision to the unit in partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Care Psychiatry.
  • Provide psychiatric care to adult patients with acute psychiatric disorders.
  • Lead interdisciplinary treatment planning, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient-centered care.
  • Provide clinical oversight and supervision for psychiatry residents, fellows, medical students, and other trainees on the inpatient psychiatry service.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities, including performance improvement projects and chart reviews.
  • Serve as a member of departmental committees focused on quality, patient safety, and patient experience.

Compensation

  • Compensation range from $255,000 to $320,000 (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Requirements

  • Board certified/board eligible Psychiatrist
  • Possess a NYS license to practice medicine
  • Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills
  • 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 academic level

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