Associate Director, Interventional Psychiatry & ECT

American Geriatrics Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

American Geriatrics Society is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Interventional Psychiatry to oversee the ECT service at Northwell Health’s Department of Behavioral Health. This full-time role emphasizes clinical focus on delivering ECT and other interventional modalities.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality treatment while engaging in teaching and research initiatives. The position requires an MD, DO, or equivalent, with board certification eligibility in Adult Psychiatry and substantial ECT service experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) service delivery.
• Three years of experience preferred in additional interventional psychiatry modalities.
• Experience in teaching and supervising trainees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage ECT service activities.
• Participate in clinical care for interventional patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance.
• Teach and supervise medical trainees and contribute to research.

Skills

Expertise in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Clinical care for patients receiving ketamine/esketamine

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Supervisory skills

Education

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry

Eligibility for New York State medical license

Job description

American Geriatrics Society is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Interventional Psychiatry to oversee the ECT service at Northwell Health’s Department of Behavioral Health. This full-time role emphasizes clinical focus on delivering ECT and other interventional modalities.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality treatment while engaging in teaching and research initiatives. The position requires an MD, DO, or equivalent, with board certification eligibility in Adult Psychiatry and substantial ECT service experience.