Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department

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

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off, Retirement Savings

Commuter Benefits program

Visa Sponsorship opportunities

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

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.

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.