Physician Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent - Competitive Salary

Job Description BAS Healthcare – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director Hybrid or Onsite | Upstate New York Permanent Position About the Opportunity A mission-driven, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center with nearly 50 years of service is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director . This permanent leadership role offers a hybrid or onsite schedule and the opportunity to guide psychiatric services for a diverse pediatric and adolescent population while supporting a multidisciplinary team. The Medical Director will balance clinical care with administrative leadership , including oversight of PMHNPs, RNs, and clinical staff . Position Details Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Schedule: Hybrid or Onsite (flexible structure) Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health Hours: Monday–Friday, daytime schedule Location: Upstate NY (within reach of Albany & Saratoga Springs) Start: ASAP (credentialing required) Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities Provide medical leadership for Child & Adolescent psychiatric services Supervise and mentor PMHNPs, RNs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams Oversee clinical workflows, documentation standards, and medication management protocols Ensure compliance with OMH, Medicaid, and state/federal regulations Lead case reviews, clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with executive leadership on program development and strategic planning Administrative duties typically represent 40–60% of the role. Clinical Responsibilities Deliver direct psychiatric care to children and adolescents , with some lifespan coverage as needed Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management Average 2–5 initial evaluations per week , with majority follow-up visits Partner with a robust intake team that pre-screens and prepares cases Participate in collaborative care with therapists, case managers, and support staff Clinical duties typically represent 40–60% of the role. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement) Paid time off CME Malpractice coverage Relocation assistance available Stable, reputable nonprofit with strong community impact Requirements MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Active or eligible New York medical license Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred Experience supervising PMHNPs, RNs, or multidisciplinary teams Commitment to community mental health and underserved youth populations Why This Role Stands Out Leadership role dedicated to Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Hybrid flexibility with meaningful onsite presence Balanced mix of administrative leadership clinical care Strong support structure: intake team, PMHNPs, RNs, therapists, and executive leadership Mission-driven organization with nearly five decades of community service