Medical Director – Psychiatrist, NY Licensed

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Medical Director guiding the clinical direction and quality of psychiatric services in a mental health organization. Balancing between administrative and patient care responsibilities in New York.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDanbury • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the organization’s general medical policy and advise the Executive Director/CEO on matters of quality of care and program growth.
Supervise and mentor all medical staff, including staff psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners.
Lead interdisciplinary collaboration, consult on complex diagnostic issues, and ensure all medical records and agency practices meet regulatory compliance (e.g., OMH, OASAS).
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments.
Oversee the use of psychotropic medications, provide patient education on prescriptions, and administer parenteral medications as required.
Coordinate integrated care plans, including collaborating with primary care physicians for clients with co-existing physical health conditions.
Provide crisis intervention, sign 9.45 orders, and offer cross-coverage for continuity of care.
Complete specialized evaluations for external systems (e.g., judicial, Social Security, and County DSS).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education & License: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited school and a completed residency in Child, Adolescent, or Adult Psychiatry. Must possess a current, unrestricted New York State license and a valid DEA registration.
Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in a mental health setting. Previous experience in supervisory or clinical leadership roles is preferred.
Certification: Board Certification in Child, Adolescent, Adult, or Addiction Psychiatry is highly desirable.
Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership, sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations, and proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR). Must show competency in serving all ages and addressing cultural and co-occurring disorders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychiatric evaluationsmedication assessmentspsychotropic medicationsparenteral medicationsintegrated care planscrisis interventionclinical leadershipsupervisiondiagnostic consultationregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipclinical judgmentmentoringinterdisciplinary collaborationpatient educationcultural competencyhigh-pressure decision makingcommunicationteam coordinationproblem-solving

Certifications

Board Certification in Child PsychiatryBoard Certification in Adolescent PsychiatryBoard Certification in Adult PsychiatryBoard Certification in Addiction Psychiatry