Mohawk Valley Health System

Per Diem Psychiatrist | Newest Hospital in NY | Easy Access to both Mountains and Time Square

Utica, NY

$180-220/hour
part-time
Inpatient

Mohawk Valley Health System

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This per diem, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to both adults and child/adolescent populations within the inpatient setting. The schedule is Monday-Friday, with a shared call rotation. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License.

Position Highlights

· Inpatient

· Both adult and child/adolescent positions

· Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments

· Prescribe and manage medications

· Review and reassess treatment plans and progress

· Provide education to residents, patients, and families

· Demonstrate quality in documentation

· Participate actively in team and program meetings

· Shared call

· Must be on site

· EPIC EMR with Provider Support team

Community Highlights

· Low cost of living

· Excellent real estate

· Rural and urban life within driving distance

· Safe, family-friendly communities

· Access to the Adirondack and Catskill mountain ranges

· Multi-cultural population

· Public and private schools

· Access to Boston, New York City and Canada

· Revitalized downtown

· Newest hospital in New York State

MVHS is dedicated to supporting our physicians and practitioners, enabling them to deliver premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service and education, compassionate care, promotion of wellness and operational efficiency.

The MVHS Medical Group has 16 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including women’s and children’s health; general, cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic and neurological surgery; advanced endoscopy, wound care, bariatric, cardiovascular, comprehensive stroke, cancer, immune health, behavioral health, psychiatry and neurosciences, pulmonary critical care and urology.

MVHS serves Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties with our flagship, Wynn Hospital, located in Utica, New York. The Utica area boasts one of the largest 15K road races in the nation (Boilermaker), 900 acres of city parks, a zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort Casino and the Utica Comets AHL hockey club. Also known as “the city that loves refugees,” Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and many more.

Utica is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Nearby colleges, universities and a technology park provide employment opportunities for spouses and partners. Utica and the surrounding areas have plenty of affordable housing in safe, close-knit communities.

For confidential consideration please email your CV to our physician recruiter, Alexa Hammill, at ahammill@mvhealthsystem.org.

About Mohawk Valley Health System

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) serves the geographic area of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties in Central NY and is an integrated delivery system. MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital, newest hospital in the state of New York.

The MVHS Medical Group has 16 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including women’s and children’s health; general, cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic and neurological surgery; advanced endoscopy, wound care, bariatric, cardiovascular, comprehensive stroke, cancer,
immune health, behavioral health, psychiatry and neurosciences, pulmonary critical care and urology.

All of our locations accept all major insurances and have designated charity care programs to help provide for individuals without insurance.

Compensation Details

$180-220/hour

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Restaurants

  • A

    Commute

  • A-

    Access to Parks

  • B+

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • B

    Cost of Living

  • B

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    64,728

  • Median Rent

    $873

  • Median Home Value

    $123,800

  • Median Income

    $48,212

Posted June 20, 2025

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