Inpatient Unit Director – Psychiatry | Brooklyn, New York

Updated 2/07/26
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
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Inpatient Unit Director – Psychiatry | Brooklyn, New York

An established Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Inpatient Unit Director on a 30-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit at one of Brooklyn’s largest academic medical centers. This leadership role combines clinical oversight, resident supervision, and unit-level administration within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities
--Lead and manage an inpatient psychiatric team alongside residents (caseload up to 8 patients per resident)
--Oversee two attending psychiatrists on a 30-bed unit
--Partner closely with the Vice Chair of Acute Care Psychiatry, another Unit Director, and Nursing leadership on unit operations and patient care
--Supervise psychiatry residents and medical students on inpatient rotations
--Participate in academic teaching and optional research initiatives

About the Program
--Two inpatient units totaling 70 beds, staffed by 7 full-time attending psychiatrists
--Each team includes a dedicated social worker and LCAT
--Full-time medical internist manages medical comorbidities

Why This Job
--Competitive base salary $312,000, with additional compensation for subspecialty training
--Robust benefits including $3,500 CME/conference fund, 5 CME days, and 20 vacation days
--No overnight call; optional paid evening/weekend shifts available

Qualifications
--ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency completion
--Board Certification in Psychiatry
--Prior academic and/or leadership experience preferred

Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators

Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.

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