Unit Chief - Substance Use Disorders

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY)is addingaUnit Chief of Substance Use Disordersto the group atNYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln.LincolnMedical Centeris adesignated 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 transformationinhealthcare in the Downtown Bronx community.

The hospitalmaintainsa strong academic affiliation withWeillMedicalCollegeof Cornell Universitytomaintainits high healthcare delivery standards.

Themission ofNYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability topay,comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere ofhumanecare, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and hasestablishedthe ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis 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,dignityandrespect, andregardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Opportunity Details:

• 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.
• Allocating40%-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 40-hour work week.

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

• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year's average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 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. No employee match is required.
• 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 plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit ourWorkplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.