Geriatric Psychiatrist – Inpatient Role in Troy, NY

Overview

A respected behavioral health program in Troy, NY is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide care in a dedicated inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering specialized, patient-centered care for older adults.

🧠 Position: Physician – Psychiatry (Geriatric)
📍 Location: Troy, NY
🏥 Practice Setting: Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time inpatient role on a 20-bed geriatric psychiatry unit
• 1:6 weekend call rotation
• Work alongside a dedicated Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker (geriatrics-trained)
• Join a multidisciplinary care team (therapists, counselors, NPs, case managers)
• Stable, well-supported behavioral health program
• Opportunity to focus on complex geriatric psychiatric care
• Strong emphasis on team-based, patient-centered care

Facility Details

• Established behavioral health program with inpatient services
• Dedicated geriatric psychiatry unit (20 beds)
• Integrated care approach addressing medical, psychiatric, and social needs
• Access to system-wide behavioral health resources and leadership support

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients
• Assess, diagnose, and manage complex psychiatric conditions in older adults
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in shared weekend call rotation
• Coordinate care with system-level behavioral health leadership
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care

Candidate Requirements

✔ Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry – REQUIRED
✔ Active New York License (or eligible) – REQUIRED
✔ DEA License – REQUIRED
✔ Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry – HIGHLY PREFERRED
✔ Clean malpractice & license history – HIGHLY PREFERRED
✔ Must disclose visa requirement status (No visa support available)
✔ NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) – REQUIRED
✔ Local candidates within 30 miles cannot be considered

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Competitive and well-rounded package includes:

• Salary: $318,449 – $354,957
• $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $30,000 Retention Bonus
• Productivity + quality incentives + extra shift earnings
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME allowance + paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement savings program
• Eligible for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

📩 Ready to make a meaningful impact in geriatric mental health?
Send your CV today — excellent inpatient opportunity with strong support and long-term stability!