Medical Director (Psychiatry)

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 259,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US in New York City is seeking an Associate Medical Director to lead psychiatric care within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC), focusing on evaluations, medication management, and MAT. The role includes ~10% administrative leadership, quality improvement projects, staff development, and liaison with pharmacy and external partners.

Applicants must be MD, board-certified in psychiatry, NY license, DEA, NY Medicaid enrollment, NPI, and experience with diverse populations and

Qualifications

• MD board certified in psychiatry and licensed in NY.
• Registered Medicaid provider in NY with NPI.
• Experience prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Proficient with EHRs and prescribing platforms.
• Experience serving children, adolescents and adults with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy, including MAT (suboxone/vivitrol).
• Consult with psychiatric nurse practitioners and RNs at CCBHC clinics.
• Support Clinic Directors in clinical care and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate on staff development and organizational leadership initiatives.
• Document services, treatment plans and staff consultations; liaise with pharmacy.
• Develop community partnerships and external affiliations for the clinic.

Education

MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry

New York State medical license & DEA registration

Medicaid Provider enrollment in NY

National Provider ID (NPI) number

Experience prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone

Experience with underserved populations

Job description

Min

USD $259,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $300,000.00/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:

• 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, Harlem and Harlem satellite.
• Provide consultation to psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Brooklyn, Harlem and Harlem satellite)
• Support Clinic Directors in all aspects of the CCBHC’s psychiatric care including evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, medication, medication assisted treatment, crisis, etc.
• Assist Clinic Directors in clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practices
• Collaborate with organizational and CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunities
• Collaborate, consult with all staff particularly for complex cases
• Create, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis, individual needs and level of care
• Liaise with on-site pharmacy: develop protocols, provide consultation and facilitate integrated relationship
• Document all services provided, review and approve treatment plans. Document all staff consultations
• 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, Harlem and Harlem satellite)
• Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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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
• Proficiency in working in EHRs, prescribing platforms and basic applications

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 ourBenefits 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].

ID

2026-19009

Work Location

In Person