Clinical Director of Psychiatry

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dimock Center in Boston is seeking a mission-driven psychiatrist to lead the Psychiatry Department as Clinical Director of Psychiatry, overseeing adult and child/adolescent services within our integrated primary care setting.

This role blends direct patient care with leadership, mentorship, and program development to advance equity-driven, high-quality mental health and addiction care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Experience in community psychiatry, integrated care, or public health settings preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred but not required; readiness for leadership encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight for psychiatric services across adult and pediatric populations.
• Deliver direct psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultation services.
• Collaborate with Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, and Women's Health teams to promote integrated care.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives and care model enhancements.
• Contribute to program planning, budgeting, and clinical workflow improvements.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and trainees.
• Maintain credentialing and insurance participation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Spanish language

Haitian Creole

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification a plus

Job description

• Schedule: Full-time; approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative responsibilities. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

• Approved Salary: $230,000-$280,000


• Schedule: Full-time; approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative responsibilities. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

The Dimock Center is a nationally recognized, federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families, and communities.

Our mission is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care, behavioral health, and education.

We are deeply committed to serving Boston's most vulnerable populations, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring that all patients-regardless of background-receive compassionate, high-quality, and culturally responsive care.

Our integrated model combines primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and social services under one roof, creating a holistic environment for healing and wellness.

If you are a mission-driven psychiatrist who values collaboration and innovation in a community-based setting, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of mental health care in Boston.

Summary/Objective

The Clinical Director of Psychiatry provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for the Psychiatry Department at The Dimock Center, encompassing both adult and child/adolescent services. This role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities to strengthen Dimock's mental health and addiction care programs within our integrated primary care setting.

We seek a compassionate, equity-oriented psychiatrist who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Leadership experience is preferred but not required-this position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled physician ready to take on their first director role and grow into a strong clinical leader with mentorship and support.

Essential Functions

• Provide clinical oversight for psychiatric services across adult and pediatric populations, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.


• Deliver direct psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultation services.


• Collaborate closely with the Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, and Women's Health teams to promote coordinated and integrated care.


• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance measurement, and care model enhancements.


• Contribute to program planning, budgeting, and clinical workflow improvements.


• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support for psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and trainees.


• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, credentialing, and documentation standards.


• Champion The Dimock Center's mission of equity, dignity, and compassion for all patients.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Deep commitment to community psychiatry and health equity.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaboration across disciplines.


• Dedication to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care.


• Vision for innovation and integration in mental health and addiction treatment.


• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Work Environment

This position operates in a multidisciplinary outpatient community health setting. Collaboration with medical, behavioral health, and administrative staff is central to success.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the health center; ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) required.


• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification a plus).


• Experience working in community psychiatry, integrated care, or public health settings strongly preferred.


• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred, but physicians with demonstrated initiative and readiness for a leadership role are strongly encouraged to apply.


• Must meet all credentialing and insurance participation requirements.


• Bilingual ability (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages common in our community) preferred but not required.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to include every possible responsibility. Duties and scope of work may evolve to meet the needs of the organization and community.

EEO Statement

The Dimock Center values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Salary: $230000 - $280000 per year