Job Description
Annual Salary: $200k-$240k (varies depending on years of experience)
A mission-driven healthcare organization serving diverse communities across New York City is seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist to step into a leadership role as Assistant Medical Director. This position offers a unique blend of clinical practice and administrative oversight, ideal for a physician who is passionate about both patient care and system-level impact.
The Assistant Medical Director will provide direct psychiatric care while supporting the strategic and operational goals of the behavioral health department. This role is approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative, with responsibilities spanning patient care, supervision, quality improvement, and program development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care to a diverse patient population.
- Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams to ensure integrated, trauma-informed care.
- Supervise and mentor psychiatric nurse practitioners and other clinical staff.
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols and workflows.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical performance metrics.
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and training of behavioral health providers.
- Help ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Participate in strategic planning and expansion of behavioral health services.
Requirements:
- MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
- Active New York State medical license and DEA registration.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience working with underserved populations or in community health settings is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills.
- Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
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