Job Title: Psychiatrist – Addiction Treatment
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Physicians
Department: MHRH-MH Physician Services
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: M-F 8a-4p
Shift: Day
Req #: 42868
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2025
Hiring Range: $230,000-$300,000
Job Description: We are seeking a psychiatrist with experience in outpatient and inpatient addictions treatment to be a physician leader on our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for counseling patients diagnosed with substance abuse disorders, for developing treatment plans, and for supervising the clinical work of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other physicians. The applicant must be skilled in addictions such as alcohol, drug dependency, gambling, and eating disorders and demonstrate an active interest in and support for quality improvement, education, and clinical research.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Board certification/eligibility in psychiatry
- Additional training/experience or certification in addictionology
- Possession or ability to obtain an unrestricted New York State medical license
About Us:
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1, Level 2 and Pediatric Trauma Centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, home care services, and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State, today WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated healthcare in the Hudson Valley.
Facility Info:
The Department of Behavioral Health at Westchester Medical Center has been a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services for the Hudson Valley for more than 90 years. As the region’s leading provider of mental health services, we offer a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, community, and emergency care for individuals and families. World-renowned medical services provided by Westchester Medical Center, combined with strong clinical leadership from the Department of Psychiatry at New York Medical College, keep the Behavioral Health Center at the forefront of meeting the needs of those affected by mental illness.
Other:
- Comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation time, CME, and malpractice insurance
- An academic appointment to New York Medical College, if appropriate
- Collaboration with and support of an integrated team of behavioral health professionals
- Being an integral part of the development of the dynamic and cutting-edge telepsychiatry program
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
WMCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Westchester Medical Center Health Network to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or older), marital status, genetic information or carrier status, disability (mental or physical), citizenship status, pregnancy, military service or veteran status, arrest or criminal accusation, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Required education/experience/licenses/certifications:
- Board certification/eligibility in psychiatry
- Additional training/experience or certification in addictionology
- Possession or ability to obtain an unrestricted New York State Medical License
If you are interested in this job posting:
Email: [email protected]
