Unit Director Psychiatry

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 302,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical facility in New York is seeking a Director of Adult Outpatient Services. The role demands a clinical and administrative leader responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the Department of Psychiatry. Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with Board Certification in Psychiatry, alongside 5–7 years of clinical experience and strong leadership skills. An attractive salary range of $302,000 to $330,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is mandatory.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry is required.
• 5–7 years of post-residency clinical experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct all adult outpatient psychiatric services.
• Optimize workflows, capacity management, and integrated care delivery models.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary team management

Operational growth

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

The Director of Adult Outpatient Services (AOS) is a clinical and administrative leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, and clinical quality of the Department of Psychiatry. This role oversees a high-volume, multidisciplinary outpatient service and ensures delivery of safe, efficient, and evidence-based psychiatric care across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all adult outpatient psychiatric services, ensuring top-tier care standards, patient safety, and clinical outcome metrics.
• Lead daily operations, optimizing workflows, capacity management, and integrated care delivery models.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary clinical team and oversee training programs, recruitment, and professional development.
• Ensure total adherence to federal/state regulations and accreditation standards while maintaining audit readiness.
• Drive program expansion, innovation, and long-term resource planning in alignment with institutional goals.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN required)
• Minimum 5–7 years of post-residency clinical experience
• Prior leadership experience with proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and driving operational growth or clinical innovation
• Deep knowledge of complex ambulatory psychiatry and regulatory/billing compliance
• Experience in teaching hospitals or academic appointments preferred

Pay Range

USD $302,000.00 - USD $330,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.