Weekend Psychiatry Position

The Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical College is seeking a board certified or board eligible attending psychiatrist to work in Psychiatric Services on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours are 9am-5pm three weekends per month. The Albany Med Psychiatry Service prides itself on maintaining a supportive, collaborative, and respectful educational atmosphere with strong working relationships between faculty and residents and department leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising residents and overall patient care on the 26-bed inpatient unit
• Oversee the consultation-liaison service including consults in the AMC ER and on the medical floors
• Provide care to designated patients with the residents and may be required to provide care separate from the resident work schedule.
• See consultations conducted by psychiatry resident on call and provide education and treatment plan to residents

The inpatient service line is typically completed during the first half of the eight-hour shift and the remainder of the shift allows time to complete consults with the resident in the ER and in the hospital and to be available for guidance and task completion needed on the inpatient unit.

Compensation: Starting base salary 240k-250k negotiable and commensurate with rank and experience

The candidate is eligible to apply for an academic appointment as Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.  In addition to this part-time position, per diem weekend options are available. 

The Albany Med Health System is the only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the capital region of New York’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals.

About Albany, NY:

Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about the Capital Region here!

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

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Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

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