$300K Psychiatrist Medical Director | Behavioral Health Leadership | Fulton County, NY
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Job description
A mission-driven nonprofit behavioral health organization in New York is seeking a Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead psychiatric services and support continued program growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about community behavioral health, trauma-informed care, substance use disorder services, clinical quality, and staff mentorship. The Medical Director will play a key leadership role overseeing psychiatric programs, supporting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and medical staff, strengthening clinical protocols, and helping ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery.
This role is primarily on-site in office and clinical settings, with potential for some telehealth services. Local or commutable candidates are strongly preferred.
$300,000 annually, depending on experience and overall fit.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and medical staff
Support development and implementation of psychiatric and behavioral health programs
Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Monitor clinical quality, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, audits, and quality initiatives
Provide guidance on assessments, treatment planning, admissions, referrals, and discharge processes
Support staff training, in-service education, and professional development
Participate in overdose prevention, crisis response readiness, and emergency response planning
Ensure compliance with OMH, OASAS, Medicaid, HIPAA, and New York State regulations
Build relationships with community partners, referral sources, regulators, and external stakeholders
Promote a collaborative, client-centered, trauma-informed culture of care
Qualifications
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Current DEA registration, NPI, and required New York State credentials
Minimum 5 years of experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams
Strong background in behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction services, or community mental health
Experience with substance use disorder treatment settings preferred
Familiarity with OMH and/or OASAS licensed programs strongly preferred
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, compliance, quality assurance, and clinical documentation standards
Experience supervising Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or other psychiatric providers
Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
Must be able to pass background screening and Medicaid exclusion checks
Working Hours
Office and clinical setting
Potential for some telehealth services
Limited travel may be required
Local or commutable candidates preferred
Relocation assistance not currently offered
Skills
Medical Director
Behavioral Health Leadership
Community Mental Health
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychiatric Program Oversight
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervision
OMH Compliance
OASAS Compliance
Medicaid Compliance
HIPAA
Clinical Quality Assurance
Chart Review
Crisis Response
Overdose Prevention
Treatment Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Staff Training
Clinical Protocol Development
EHR Documentation
Nonprofit Behavioral Health
New York Medical License
Board Certified Psychiatrist