Medical Director (Psychiatry)

Medical Director - Psychiatry

Location: Gloversville, NY Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday (Day Shift) Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatry

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for a growing outpatient behavioral health program. This leadership role combines direct patient care with administrative oversight and clinical leadership responsibilities.

The Medical Director will oversee psychiatric services, provide supervision and mentorship to advanced practice providers, support quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is passionate about behavioral health, team leadership, and program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) and other clinical staff.
• Deliver outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing patient care.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and treatment protocols.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, documentation standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development, training, and clinical best practices.
• Oversee assessments, treatment planning, referrals, admissions, and discharge processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, Medicaid, HIPAA, and behavioral health regulations.
• Participate in audits, accreditation reviews, chart audits, and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Support crisis intervention, substance use treatment initiatives, and overdose prevention efforts.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active New York State Medical License.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Active NPI Number.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-informed care. Minimum 5 years of experience in Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, or Substance Use Disorder treatment.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Previous outpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Preferred

• Medicaid Credentialing.
• DATA 2000 Waiver / Buprenorphine Certification.
• Experience with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
• OMH and/or OASAS program experience.

Practice Environment

• Outpatient setting serving patients across the lifespan.
• Combination of clinical care and administrative leadership responsibilities.
• Oversight of a multidisciplinary team, including PMHNPs and nursing staff.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.

Schedule

• Full-Time Position
• Flexible scheduling within operating hours:
• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Relocation and/or Sign-On Assistance (Negotiable)