Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Position Available

Company: Albany Med Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Albany Medical Center is currently recruiting a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Department of Psychiatry faculty. Hours are Monday-Friday with a flexible schedule; mainly outpatient with some hospital-based responsibilities. The department includes a 26-bed acute inpatient unit, a consultation-liaison service seeing patients throughout the hospital, an outpatient psychiatry teaching clinic, an outpatient practice, and an integrated care program at multiple clinical sites. Our ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program has 28 residents and trains Albany Medical College medical and physician assistant students, as well as psychology practicum students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows. Responsibilities include: - Provide direct child and adolescent hospital based and outpatient care - Hospital and memory clinic consultation - ECT and TMS - Education and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students - Research and quality improvement projects are encouraged Competitive salary range: $240,000-$250,000 starting salary negotiable commensurate with academic rank and experience. The Albany Med Health System is the only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the capital region of New York’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. About Albany, NY: Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about the Capital Region here! Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: Physician Recruitment physicianrecruitment@amc.edu Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

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