Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department

About this role

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

• 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
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.

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.
Requirements

• 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.

• 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.
Benefits

• 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.