Medical Director of Child and Adolescent - Psychiatry Physician - Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY

Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital.

The Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai is a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees committed to discovering the causes of, and better treatments for, mental illness and substance use disorders. We are ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding and listed as one of the top regional hospital departments by U.S. News & World Report.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking an academically oriented leader to serve as Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Hospital campus. Our Department of Psychiatry is one of New York City's largest behavioral health programs with world-class clinical, research, and educational programs. The Medical Director will be responsible for all clinical aspects of care at this campus. The campus is also home to a Psychiatry residency program as well as several subspecialty fellowships.

This position is at the Mount Sinai Hospital, located on the Upper East Side of New York city, adjacent to the Icahn School of Medicine. Mount Sinai Hospital is a 1,171-bed tertiary-care facility internationally acclaimed for excellence in clinical care, education and scientific research.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric services to patients, including assessment and evaluation and psychopharmacological services Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical consultation to other mental health practitioners as indicated Comply with all mental health care protocols consistent with established practice standards and evidence-informed best practices Maintain quality mental health care services through participation in various quality assurance mechanisms and trainings Work collaboratively with the division directors of child psychiatry across the Sinai health system, and the residency training program.

Administrative: Serve as medical psychiatric lead for the child outpatient clinic and collaborate with the clinical director of the clinic to ensure safe delivery of care. Ensure timely and compliant closure of charts by providers Participate in quality assurance mechanisms and monitoring of the quality of mental health services provided Maximize Capacity and Access by partnering with referring providers from different level of services across the Mount Sinai Health System Participate in an interdisciplinary effort that fosters a cohesive culture across all levels of staff and providers, with improved communication and accountability Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by department leadership

Compliance: Ensure the NYS Office of Mental Health Standards of Care and Article 31 regulations are adhered to in all aspects of clinical service delivery, reporting, incident review, and high-risk case management Participate in the high risk meetings and in investigations by the Incident Review Committee Meetings Work collaboratively with leadership and other staff to evaluate and disseminate practice-based processes as needed

Qualifications

BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Must be licensed as a Psychiatrist by the State of New York Commitment to Mount Sinai's mission, vision and approach in order to ensure a patient-centric culture which is collaborative and multidisciplinary Completed fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Qualifications for Assistant Professor or higher level faculty appointment Collaborative, proactive, and dedicated work ethic Commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care Desire to grow professionally within a team-oriented, performance-driven department A passion for working with young people and a work ethic in which a commitment to understanding and solving the needs of each patient is a priority Must be trained in providing evidence-based treatment interventions, with focus on achieving measurable positive outcomes Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Cultural competency to serve diverse patient population Excellent interpersonal, organization and service skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision Possess solid general computer skills Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, empathy, compassion and patience A multi-tasker with the ability to respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation range from 255K to 295K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Salary Disclosure Information: Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3035578
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 07:20 PM
• Locations 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY, 10017, US