Medical Director

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership development programs

Collaborative culture

Meaningful, mission-driven work

Job summary

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight across Article 31 outpatient clinics located in the Bronx, Bushwick, East New York and Jackson Heights.

This role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services in compliance with OMH guidelines.

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted New York State physician license.
• Board-certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience, preferably outpatient.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health settings.
• Experience with OMH Article 31 clinics and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and value-based care models.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for psychiatric services across outpatient clinics.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations and clinical standards.
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor prescribing practices and support safe medication management.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership on program development and strategic initiatives.
• Support interdisciplinary care coordination and participate in case conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety and quality care

Communication skills

Education

MD degree

Job description

Join One of New York's Most Awarded Mental Health Employers!

At NYPCC, we're not just changing lives, we're redefining what it means to build a meaningful career in mental health.

• 2025 and 2026 City & State Top Workplace in New York
• Mental Health America's Platinum Bell Seal recipient for FIVE consecutive years
• Serving 15,000+ clients every month
• 50+ years of transforming lives across New York City

At NYPCC, you'll find:

• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits
• Career growth through our Academy and leadership development programs
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where our employee matters
• The chance to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives every single day

Come build a career where purpose meets possibility!

Job Description

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight across our Article 31 outpatient mental health clinics located in the Bronx, Bushwick, East New York and Jackson Heights.

This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services in compliance with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

The Medical Director will supervise prescribers, support interdisciplinary care, and collaborate with executive leadership to advance clinical quality and program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for psychiatric services across outpatient clinics
• Supervise and mentor psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations and clinical standards
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor prescribing practices and support safe medication management
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership on program development and strategic initiatives
• Support interdisciplinary care coordination and participate in case conferences

Qualifications

• M.D. from an accredited medical school
• Active and unrestricted New York State physician license
• Board-certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health settings
• Experience with OMH Article 31 clinics and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and value-based care models
• Experience working with serious mental illness populations

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment expertise
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and quality care

Additional Information

Reporting Structure

The Medical Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and works closely with clinical and program leadership.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $325,000 - $350,000/year