Medical Director: Outpatient Psychiatry Leadership

• Screening Question Set:
  Medical Director
• Compensation: USD 325000 - USD 350000 - yearly

Named City and State's Top Place to Work in NY (2025) — Join a mission-driven mental health leader serving 15,000+ clients each month!

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence,New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a leader in community mental health, serving over 15,000 clients each month across four locations. We operate the largest mental health clinic in New York State and are committed to innovation and Caring for the Community through both in-person and telehealth services.

NYPCC is proud to be certified as a Platinum Bell Seal organization by Mental Health America — the highest distinction forworkplacemental health. We were also named one of the Top Places to Work in New York in 2025, reflecting our commitment to supporting, valuing, and investing in our dedicated team through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

Why Work at NYPCC:

• We Pay Down Your Student Loans!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• 403B Retirement Plan with Match!
• NYPCC Health and Wellness Events

New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is seeking aMedical

Director to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight across our Article
31 outpatient mental health clinicslocatedin the Bronx, Bushwick, East New York and Jackson Heights.

This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services in compliance withthe New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

TheMedical Directorwill supervise prescribers, support interdisciplinary care, and collaborate with executive leadership to advance clinical quality and program development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providemedicaloversight for psychiatric services across outpatient clinics
• Supervise and mentor psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations and clinical standards
• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor prescribing practices and support safe medication management
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership on program development and strategic initiatives
• Support interdisciplinary care coordination andparticipatein case conferences

• M.D.from an accreditedmedicalschool
• Active and unrestricted New York State physician license
• Board-certification in
  
  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
• ActiveDEA registration
• Minimum3 years of psychiatric clinical experience, preferably inanoutpatient setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health settings
• Experience with OMH Article 31 clinics and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and value-based care models
• Experience working with serious mental illness populations

Skills:

• Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment expertise
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and quality care

Reporting Structure:

TheMedical Directorreports to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and works closely with clinical and program leadership.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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