Pharmacy Director, Behavioral Health

nyp; United States; On-site; USD 235,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead medication-use systems across inpatient and ambulatory behavioral health programs. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based psychopharmacotherapy and regulatory compliance.

Requires a PharmD/BS Pharm, NY licensure within 3 months, at least 6 years of leadership in hospital pharmacy, and strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited school (BS Pharm or PharmD).
• New York State pharmacist licensure required or eligible; licensure within 3 months of employment.
• Minimum 6 years of hospital/health-system pharmacy with progressive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of medication-use systems, regulatory standards, quality improvement, project management, financial stewardship, and workforce leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all pharmacy services across inpatient and ambulatory programs.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for medication management, safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, medicine, quality, and leadership to optimize pharmacotherapy and formulary management.

Skills

Pharmacy leadership

Hospital leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS Pharm or PharmD)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD or PharmD)

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, seeks a Director of Pharmacy to lead medication-use systems across inpatient and ambulatory behavioral health programs. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based psychopharmacotherapy and regulatory compliance.

Requires a PharmD/BS Pharm, NY licensure within 3 months, at least 6 years of leadership in hospital pharmacy, and strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.