Medical Director

Family Services Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid vacation & holidays

STAR LRP program

Life insurance

EAP

Pet insurance

Job summary

Family Services, Inc. seeks a Medical Director to lead the outpatient behavioral health team across NY licensed centers in Dutchess and Ulster counties. In-person and hybrid work with approximately 75% leadership and 25% clinical time, overseeing clinical standards and staff.

You will supervise psychiatrists, PMHNPs, RNs, and licensed clinicians; advance quality improvement, governance, and compliance across programs, including AOT and forensic obligations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with current, unrestricted New York State medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• DEA registration and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment.
• A minimum of five years of post-residency clinical experience in psychiatry, with leadership or supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains standards of psychiatric care across all agency clinics.
• Provides clinical consultation and guidance to interdisciplinary staff on psychiatric care.
• Supervises medical staff and oversees Medication Formulary.
• Leads strategic leadership and program expansion across multiple sites.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Collaborative leadership

Education

MD or DO with NY license

Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN)

Job description

At Family Services, we are actively supporting our community's mental health. The diverse team of Providers work as part of a multi-disciplinary team at our eight Behavioral Health Centers in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Offering person-centered and community-informed support to anyone seeking to make a positive change in their lives, no matter their background.

Position

Seeking a Medical Director to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health Team in the beautiful Mid-Hudson Valley. In this role, the Medical Director will provide leadership to the medical staff across all agency New York State-licensed outpatient behavioral health centers, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Vice President for Behavioral Health. The Medical Director also leads and partners with a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psych NPs, Licensed Clinicians, and RNs to support our community members right to thrive. This position requires in-person and hybrid work.

Salary

$350,000 - $375,000 annually based on experience

Status

Full-Time, Hybrid, Permanent, Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Reports To

Vice President for Behavioral Health

Location

Dutchess and Ulster counties

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time package (3 weeks’ vacation in first year, 13 paid holidays per year, 12 sick days per year and 4 personal days per year).
• Access to Family Services’ Compassionate Leave Program where employees can donate/receive unused time off.
• Group term life and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D).
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Family Services Behavioral Health Centers are eligible for the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) through the federal Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a program where an employee’s student loan repayment funds are provided in exchange for a commitment to work at a STAR LRP approved facility for a certain number of years. Applications are typically available once per year and are subject to availability and need.
• Additional opportunities for Student Loan Repayment programs may be available as federal and state funding allows.

In this role you will provide

leadership to the medical staff across all agency New York State-licensed outpatient behavioral health centers, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Vice President for Behavioral Health. This full-time position allocates approximately 75% to leadership/administrative responsibilities, and 25% to clinical time. As a senior leader, the Medical Director oversees and advances standards of clinical care across the agency’s community-based behavioral health services. This scope includes services for individuals across the lifespan, beginning at age 3, as well as substance use harm reduction and medication-assisted treatment within the agency’s OMH-licensed behavioral health programs. The role also includes responsibility for the management and oversight of AOT clients, including related forensic obligations.

Leadership Responsibility

The Medical Director serves as a key organizational leader by providing guidance and mentorship to clinical staff, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and compassion. This role participates actively in organizational decision-making, contributes to the development of clinical and operational policies, and supports quality improvement and expansion initiatives. As a strong leader the Medical Director is committed to inspiring and motivating staff through change and challenge. They ensure appropriate medical supervision for all medical staff and serve as a clinical resource to the broader interdisciplinary team. The Medical Director also represents the agency in external partnerships and community engagement efforts, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission and values.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO with current, unrestricted New York State medical license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• DEA registration and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
• A minimum of five years of post-residency clinical experience in psychiatry, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility

Preferred

• 5+ years of leadership experience in behavioral health settings
• Experience overseeing multi-site or system-level outpatient programs
• Strong knowledge of New York State OMH regulations and Article 31 programs
• Experience in community mental health or nonprofit settings
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, clinical governance, or regulatory compliance
• Experience working with AOT populations or forensic behavioral health systems

Position Responsibilities

Clinical & Medical Oversight

Establishes, implements, and maintains standards of psychiatric care and clinical practice across all agency Article 31 behavioral health clinics. Provides clinical psychiatric services and serves as back-up for other Psychiatrists/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Provides clinical consultation and guidance to interdisciplinary staff on psychiatric care. Provides oversight and develops Medication Formulary. Ensures appropriate clinical supervision and oversight of psychiatric services across programs, in collaboration with clinical leadership. Responsible for management and oversight of AOT clients, including related forensic obligations.

People Leadership & Workforce Management

Directly supervises Associate Medical Director and Nursing leadership. Assists in the recruitment and ongoing evaluation of Psychiatrists/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, and RNs. In conjunction with the respective clinical directors, responsible for ensuring that all medical staff meet productivity goals as established by Agency Leadership. Quality,

Compliance, & Risk Management

Provides and recommends to the VP for Behavioral Health and other senior leadership members procedures for the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of standards, protocols and policies for all OMH licensed centers. Serves as a member of The Quality Improvement Committee and Clinical Incident Review Committee. Develops Medical procedures for the behavioral health services.

System & Strategic Leadership

Serves as Medical Director of Behavioral Health Division of Family Services, providing system-wide clinical leadership across all agency Article 31 clinics. Partners with Agency leadership and direct staff to design, improve, and expand behavioral health services. Contributes to organizational strategy, planning, and performance across programs. Leads or supports program expansion and enhancements, including motivating staff and utilizing change management principles effectively. Participates in various staff and committee meetings to ensure alignment, coordination, and system consistency Education & Organizational Leadership. Conducts education and training seminars for behavioral health staff on relevant medical and psychiatric concerns in behavioral health services. Chairs medical staff meetings. Acts as an ambassador for the agency and advances FSI’s mission and values within the organization and to external stakeholders.

Administrative & General

Assumes responsibility for medical program productivity and budget oversight. Attend and actively participate in Leadership Meetings. Participates in organizational decision making and leads initiatives accordingly. Does related work as required. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in psychiatry and evidence-based behavioral health care
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop clinical staff
• Familiarity with New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations and Article 31 programs, or the ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise
• Strategic thinking with the ability to support system-level initiatives and service expansion
• Experience with quality improvement, risk management, and clinical best practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams and with senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to person-centered, recovery-oriented care, and alignment with NYS MHOTRS values
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and use of data to inform clinical and operational decision-making
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a multi-site system
• Effective time management skills and ability to balance clinical, administrative, and leadership responsibilities

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel to agency locations across three counties (Dutchess, Ulster, Orange) on an as needed basis.
• Must be eligible for NY state Medicaid and Medicare.
• NYS medical license.
• ABPM Board Certification Required

Family Servicesbrings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger safer Hudson Valley. Founded in 1879, Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley. Our program areas includeBehavioral Health, Victim Services, Family Programs, Youth Services, Community Safety, and Prevention.

We welcome the unique contributions from our team when it comes to culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, and expression, nation of origin, languages spoken, color, religion, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Our Mission:

To support people, strengthen families, and nurture safer, healthier communities.

Our Values:

Compassion – Extending empathy and understanding to others.

Integrity – Being honest and dependable.

Hope – Believing in the strength of the human spirit and heart, to emerge and thrive when faced with a challenge.

Diversity – Promoting a vision of community comprised of wide-ranging assets.

Respect – Treating all individuals with dignity and without judgement.

Community – Recognizing and reinforcing the importance of our world as being comprised of people of differing strengths and perspectives.

Justice – Promoting social and economic equity and fairness.

Quality – Aspiring for excellence in every aspect of our work.

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Family Services, Inc. complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We follow federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and employment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship.