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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Attending Psychiatrist – CPEP
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Queens, New York
Salary: Starting at $300,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a respected behavioral health team within a comprehensive community teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional psychiatric care.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity
  • Flexible scheduling options – 8-, & 12-hour shifts
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in Queens, New York

Department Overview
The Department of Psychiatry provides a full continuum of behavioral health services, including:

  • Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Outpatient Mental Health Services
  • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), including:Psychiatric Emergency Services
  • Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
  • Extended Observation Unit

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?

  • Join a well-established and highly respected behavioral health program
  • Work alongside experienced psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
  • Make a meaningful impact on patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies and acute mental health crises
  • Enjoy excellent benefits and work-life balance through flexible scheduling
  • Practice in a diverse and vibrant community setting

If you are passionate about providing high-quality psychiatric care and want to make a difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply today.

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Tagged as: cpep, psychiatry

Requirements
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry
  • Active New York State Medical License
  • Doctorate degree
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
  • Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
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