Associate Medical Director

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Professional development resources

Health and wellness resources

Job summary

A community health provider in New York is seeking an Associate Medical Director to provide psychiatric services and administrative leadership within certified community behavioral health clinics. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, leading quality improvement projects, and developing community partnerships. The ideal candidate holds an MD, is board-certified in psychiatry, and has experience with underserved populations. The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $240,000 per year along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Licensed practitioner in New York State with DEA registration.
• Experience with underserved populations and direct service.

Responsibilities

• Support Clinic Director in psychiatric care evaluation and treatment.
• Conduct health assessments and psychiatric evaluations.
• Collaborate with staff and sign off on treatment plans.

Skills

Experiences with underserved populations

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Community collaboration

Education

MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry

New York State appropriate practitioner license

DEA registration

National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)

Job description

Min

USD $170,000.00/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).

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

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

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, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

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2026-18294