Deputy Chief, Psychiatry Department

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Deputy Chief, Psychiatry Department to the group at NYC Health Hospitals/North Central Bronx. North Central Bronx (NCB) is a 213-bed community hospital providing quality care in a friendly setting. This facility provides a range of services and is known for its outstanding Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Specialty Ambulatory services. North Central Bronx has a reputation for its devotion to the needs of its patients and has created programs tailored to provide dedicated care to the community it serves. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The Mission of NYC Health Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details

• The Department of Psychiatry has 3 Adult Inpatient Units, a satellite CPEP, a Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison service, a Partial Hospital Program, an Outpatient Department, and an ACT team.
• Serve as a key clinical and administrative leader within the Department, working in close partnership with the Chief of Psychiatry to oversee operations, quality, workforce, and program development.
• Oversee clinical operations across inpatient, emergency (CPEP), and outpatient psychiatry services.
• Ensure adequate staffing models to support 24/7/365 coverage.
• Partner with Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Activity and Medical Staff, as well as Administrative Leadership to optimize throughput, patient flow, and access.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes.
• Support implementation of system priorities including OMH, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
• Promote and foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of Psychiatry staff in collaboration with PAGNY.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to Attending Psychiatrists, particularly early-career clinicians.
• Participate in NYC Health Hospitals system-wide Behavioral Health initiatives and committees as delegated by the Chief. Assist the Chief in implementing these initiatives.
• Support medical student, resident, and continuing education programs within the Department.
• Collaborate with affiliated academic institutions as applicable.
• Provide direct patient care as needed, based on Departmental needs and leadership assignment.