Medical Director
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Doctor/Physician
Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director, Psychiatrist
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Medical Director - Compensation: USD 325,000 - USD 350,000 - yearly
Join One of New York's Most Awarded Mental Health Employers!
At
NYPCC , we're not just changing lives, we're redefining what it means to build a meaningful career in mental health.
2025 and 2026 City & State Top Workplace in New York
Mental Health America's Platinum Bell Seal recipient for FIVE consecutive years
Serving 15,000+ clients every month
50+ years of transforming lives across New York City
If you're looking for more than just your next job, you've found it.
For over five decades, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has been one of New York's leading community mental health organizations, delivering innovative, compassionate care through both in-person and telehealth services. Today, we proudly serve more than 15,000 clients each month while continuing to set the standard for clinical excellence and employee experience.
At NYPCC, you'll find:
- Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits
- Career growth through our Academy and leadership development programs
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture where our employee matters
- The chance to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives every single day
Come build a career where purpose meets possibility!
Job DescriptionNew York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is seeking a
Medical 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).
The
Medical Director
will 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 and participate in 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:
The
Medical Director
reports 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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