Associate Medical Director

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

sus.com is seeking an Associate Medical Director in New York, New York, to provide psychiatric and administrative services within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The role requires an MD, board certification in psychiatry, and experience with underserved populations. Responsibilities include supporting psychiatric care, conducting health assessments, and consulting with nurse practitioners. This part-time position (25-30 hours/week) offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to engage with community services.

Qualifications

• MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry is required.
• New York State appropriate practitioner license and DEA registration needed.
• Experience with underserved populations and mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Support Clinic Director in psychiatric care in CCBHC.
• Liaise with on-site pharmacy and develop treatment protocols.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Medication management

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Community collaboration

Education

MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry

New York State practitioner license

DEA registration

NPI Number

Job description

Min

USD $235,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $240,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately 10% of time to be spent on administrative/leadership responsibilities), within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).

Part time: 25-30 hours/week

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support Clinic Director in all aspects of the CCBHC’s psychiatric care including evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, medication, medication assisted treatment, crisis, etc.
• Provide health assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for children, adolescents and adults, including medication assisted treatment, i.e., suboxone and vivitrol, and psychotherapy directly and in consultation with CCBHC and primary care staff: prescribe, educate, adjust, and partner in full consumer engagement efforts regarding strategies, outcomes and consequences for Brooklyn and Harlem
• Provide consultation to psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Fulton and CTI)
• Liaise with on-site pharmacy: develop protocols, provide consultation and facilitate integrated relationship
• Assist Clinic Director in clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practices
• Create, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis, individual needs and level of care
• Collaborate, consult with all staff, and sign off on treatment plans, particularly for complex cases with other CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunities
• Develop community and referral partnerships and academic affiliations, including offering CCBHC as an elective for residents; promote the CCBHC’s services; participate in external workgroups and engage the public regarding both the clinic and the organization
• Provide consultation in service provision for nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Brooklyn and Harlem)
• Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry
• New York State appropriate practitioner license and a DEA registration
• Enrolled as a Medicaid Provider in NY State
• National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)
• Experience with underserved populations and direct service to children, adolescents and adults living with serious and persistent mental illness
• Experience prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-2 years managerial experience in a behavioral treatment setting

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2026-18294

Work Location

In Person