Unit Chief - Substance Use Disorders

Position Overview

Unit Chief of Substance Use Disorders – Physician Affiliate Group of New YorkΥ (PAGNY) is adding thisล์ role to the group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. Lincoln Medical Center is a Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties, including its award‑winning Cancer and Breast Centers. Today, Lincoln stands as a leader in the transformation in healthcare in the Downtown Bronx community.

The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill Medical College of Cornell University 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 have 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.

Position type:
Full‑Time. Department:
Psychiatry.

Location:

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, 234 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10451. Annual base salary: $288,000
* based on a 40‑hour work week.

The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $356,800
** which includes the baseline salary скорости, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below.

• Overseeing the facility’s substance abuse programs, policies, and services, including:
  Ambulatory Detox, Emergency Department Leads, Consult for Addiction Treatment in Hospitals, Opioid Treatment Program, and the Outpatient SUD Clinic.
• Allocating 40%-85% of time to direct patient care, commensurate with the number of SUD services and patient volume.
• Developing and implementing programs and services related to substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Evaluating SUD program effectiveness and making recommendations for program improvements.
• Managing SUD staff, including behavioral health professionals, social workers, addiction counselors and peers, and ensuring that they have the resources and support necessary to carry out their duties effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to substance abuse treatment and recovery, including maintaining accreditation, compliance with state and federal laws, and staying up to date on changes in regulations and standards.
• Monitoring and reporting on outcomes to ensure that services are meeting patients’ healthcare needs.
• Collaborating with other community organizations and government agencies to coordinate services and improve outcomes for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting staff education and outreach to the community on issues related to SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Overseeing the Assistant Director, Outpatient SUD Clinic, should patient volume call for the position.

• Current, valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
• Experience in substance use treatment, programming, and quality and performance improvement.
• Wages and benefits include:
• Annual Base Salary: $288,000
  * based on a 40‑hour work week.
• The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $356,800**.
• Projected bonus of up to $40
  
  Marriage??).
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
• Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings растения.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage:
  Top‑tier…