Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid)

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) - Bronx, NY (#1746)

Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 annual salary

About Impact Recruiting Solutions:

Impact Recruiting Solutions is a dedicated recruitment partner connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We collaborate with hospitals, clinics, and multi-specialty facilities to match skilled individuals with roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.

Position Overview:

Impact Recruiting Solutions is seeking an Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) for a multi-specialty practice located in the Bronx, NY. The Associate Medical Director will work closely with primary care providers, care management teams, and executive leadership to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program serving homebound patients, assisted living residents, patients with dementia and cognitive impairment, and patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities. This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys building programs, improving systems of care, and mentoring clinicians, while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $300,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Savings plan
  • Commuter Benefits program
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Visa Sponsorship opportunities available
  • Flexible schedules
  • Stable Employment
  • Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local college
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment with leadership opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by building and scaling comprehensive behavioral health services for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Licensure: Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states).
• Experience:
  • Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions.
  • Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs, etc.).
  • Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration models.
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services in outpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings.
• Technical Skills: Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care.
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical leadership, communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry.
• Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration.
• Experience with home-based care or telehealth.
• Leadership or program development experience.
• Familiarity with value-based care models.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across home-based and facility-based programs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long-term care.
• Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions common in medically complex populations.
• Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services.

Clinical Supervision:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers.
• Review complex cases and support treatment planning.
• Lead regular case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Ensure providers are practicing according to evidence-based behavioral health standards.

Program Development:

• Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both home-based and facility-based patients.
• Develop care models addressing: Depression and anxiety, Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, Serious mental illness, Substance use disorders, and Caregiver stress and behavioral health needs.
• Support implementation of programs such as: Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Behavioral health integration, and Tele-behavioral health services.
• Work with operations and technology teams to develop scalable workflows and documentation processes.

Direct Patient Care:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care.
• Manage complex psychiatric cases in collaboration with primary care providers and facility staff.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care management teams, social workers, and family caregivers.
• Provide education and guidance to interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health topics.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your medical career and make a difference in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more about this opportunity and others.

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