$300K Psychiatrist Medical Director | Behavioral Health Leadership | Fulton County, NY
Nortek Medical Staffing
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$300,000 to $300,000 annual
About this job
A mission-driven nonprofit behavioral health organization in New York is seeking a Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead psychiatric services and support continued program growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about community behavioral health, trauma-informed care, substance use disorder services, clinical quality, and staff mentorship. The Medical Director will play a key leadership role overseeing psychiatric programs, supporting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and medical staff, strengthening clinical protocols, and helping ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery. This role is primarily on-site in office and clinical settings, with potential for some telehealth services. Local or commutable candidates are strongly preferred. $300,000 annually, depending on experience and overall fit. Job Responsibilities: Provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric services Supervise and mentor Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and medical staff Support development and implementation of psychiatric and behavioral health programs Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols Monitor clinical quality, documentation standards, and regulatory compliance Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, audits, and quality initiatives Provide guidance on assessments, treatment planning, admissions, referrals, and discharge processes Support staff training, in-service education, and professional development Participate in overdose prevention, crisis response readiness, and emergency response planning Ensure compliance with OMH, OASAS, Medicaid, HIPAA, and New York State regulations Build relationships with community partners, referral sources, regulators, and external stakeholders Promote a collaborative, client-centered, trauma-informed culture of care Qualifications: Licensed Physician in New York State Board Certified in Psychiatry Current DEA registration, NPI, and required New York State credentials Minimum 5 years of experience supervising multidisciplinary clinical teams Strong background in behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction services, or community mental health Experience with substance use disorder treatment settings preferred Familiarity with OMH and/or OASAS licensed programs strongly preferred Knowledge of trauma-informed care, compliance, quality assurance, and clinical documentation standards Experience supervising Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or other psychiatric providers Proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace Must be able to pass background screening and Medicaid exclusion checks Working Hours: Full-time position Office and clinical setting Potential for some telehealth services Limited travel may be required Local or commutable candidates preferred Relocation assistance not currently offered Skills: Psychiatry Medical Director Behavioral Health Leadership Community Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Treatment Trauma-Informed Care Psychiatric Program Oversight Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervision OMH Compliance OASAS Compliance Medicaid Compliance HIPAA Clinical Quality Assurance Chart Review Crisis Response Overdose Prevention Treatment Planning Interdisciplinary Collaboration Staff Training Clinical Protocol Development EHR Documentation Nonprofit Behavioral Health New York Medical License Board Certified Psychiatrist