Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings plan

Commuter Benefits program

Visa Sponsorship opportunities

Flexible schedules

Malpractice insurance coverage

Loan repayment assistance

Tuition reduction (local college)

Job summary

Impact Recruiting Solutions is seeking an Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health in the Bronx, NY, hybrid schedule, to lead behavioral health services for home-based and facility-based patients. The role blends clinical care with program development and supervision, with a salary range of $225,000–$300,000 and comprehensive benefits.

MD or DO, board-certified in Psychiatry, active license, and experience in complex psychiatric care are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry.
• Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs).
• Familiarity with BH documentation and billing requirements, including E/M and behavioral health integration models.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health across home-based and facility-based programs.
• Develop evidence-based behavioral health models integrated with primary care and long-term care.
• Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric conditions in medically complex populations.
• Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health NPs and other providers.
• Review complex cases and support treatment planning.
• Lead case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Lead programs like CoCM and tele-behavioral health services.
• Deliver psychiatric evaluation and treatment via telehealth, in-home visits, and facility care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department - Bronx, NY (#1746)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off, Retirement Savings
• Commuter Benefits program
• Visa Sponsorship opportunities

Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 annual salary

Position Overview

Impact Recruiting Solutionsis seeking an Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) for a multi-specialty practice located in the Bronx, NY. The Associate Medical Director will work closely with primary care providers, care management teams, and executive leadership to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program serving homebound patients, assisted living residents, patients with dementia and cognitive impairment, and patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities. This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys building programs, improving systems of care, and mentoring clinicians, while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across home-based and facility-based programs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long-term care.
• Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions common in medically complex populations.
• Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services.

Clinical Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers.
• Review complex cases and support treatment planning.
• Lead regular case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Ensure providers are practicing according to evidence-based behavioral health standards.

Program Development

• Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both home-based and facility-based patients.
• Develop care models addressing: Depression and anxiety, Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, Serious mental illness, Substance use disorders, and Caregiver stress and behavioral health needs.
• Support implementation of programs such as: Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Behavioral health integration, and Tele-behavioral health services.
• Work with operations and technology teams to develop scalable workflows and documentation processes.

Direct Patient Care

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care.
• Manage complex psychiatric cases in collaboration with primary care providers and facility staff.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.

Collaboration

• Work closely with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care management teams, social workers, and family caregivers.
• Provide education and guidance to interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health topics.

• Education: MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Licensure: Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states).
• Experience:
  • Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions.
  • Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs, etc.).
  • Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration models.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services in outpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings.
• Technical Skills: Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical leadership, communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

• Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry.
• Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration.
• Experience with home-based care or telehealth.
• Leadership or program development experience.
• Familiarity with value-based care models.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $300,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings plan
• Commuter Benefits program
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Loan repayment assistance
• Visa Sponsorship opportunities available
• Flexible schedules
• Stable Employment
• Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local college
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment with leadership opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by building and scaling comprehensive behavioral health services for vulnerable populations.