Outpatient Psychiatry Opportunity - $320K + Bonus | Excellent Work-Life Balance
Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY
Outpatient Focus. Strong Support. Meaningful Patient Population.
Join a well-established behavioral health program where you can practice primarily outpatient psychiatry in a collaborative, well-supported environmentwhile enjoying a balanced schedule and high quality of life.
Compensation & Benefits
- $320,000 Base Salary + WRVU Incentives
- $50,000 Signing Bonus
- $20,000 Annual Loan Repayment
- $15,000 Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, malpractice, PTO)
Practice Highlights
- Primarily outpatient psychiatry with strong continuity of care
- 1:4 call schedule
- Full behavioral health continuum:
- Outpatient psychiatry clinic
- Intensive outpatient addiction services
- 32-bed inpatient mental health unit (IMHU)
- Hospitalist team manages medical H&Psfocus on psychiatry
- Modernized facilities designed to support healing and patient comfort
- Serving a catchment population of 250,000, including a diverse military population from Fort Drum
- Approximately 2,300 patients annually with consistent clinical volume
Team & Support
- Established team of:
- 3 Board-Certified Psychiatrists
- Experienced nursing staff
- 14 behavioral health clinicians (LCSW, LMSW, PsyD)
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
- Strong outpatient follow-up infrastructure for continuity of care
Additional Opportunities
- Teaching opportunities through ACGME/AOA-accredited residency programs
- Work with a wide range of diagnoses, including PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring substance use
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Patient-centered, team-oriented approach
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
About Samaritan Medical Center
- 290-bed, independent, not-for-profit hospital
- 190+ physicians across 40+ specialties
- Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
- Modern cancer center affiliated with Roswell Park Care Network
- Continued expansion of specialty and womens health services
Why Watertown, NY?
Enjoy a lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with real balance:
- Affordable living, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools
- Close to Lake Ontario, the Thousand Islands, and the Adirondacks
- Year-round outdoor recreationboating, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling
- Easy access to Canada and nearby metro areas
Why This Opportunity?
This is an ideal role for a psychiatrist seeking:
- Outpatient focus with manageable call
- Strong clinical support and continuity of care
- A meaningful patient populationincluding military families
- A lifestyle that supports long-term career satisfaction