The Psychiatrist Medical Director clinically monitors all mental health and primary care services provided to adults in this ambulatory health center. The Psychiatrist Medical Director also provides direct supervision and consultation and/or diagnosis to the clinical staff (psychiatrists, nurses, psychiatric nurse practitioners, FNP, physicians).

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Directs all activities involved in the provision of services at a clinic including scheduling, staffing, patient flow, on-going clinical operations, maintains and security of physical facility, and monitoring and review of daily fiscal and accounting procedures related to sliding fee and co-payments
• Assumes initiative in center activities and seeks new sources of patient referrals and programs for the growth of the health center
• Conduct initial psychiatric patient assessments to determine medication and treatment needs
• Prescribe medications and treatments with attention to existing medical diagnoses and concomitant therapies
• Run monthly meetings, to include input on quality improvement initiatives
• Develops annual program goals and objectives for the health center
• Tact and flexibility in order to motivate and support staff

Requirements:

• NYS-licensed and Board-Certified Psychiatrist
• Administrative/managerial experience required
• Must have up to date knowledge of psychotropic medications; and evidenced-based/best practices treatment modalities for adults with mental health issues
• Either a certification in Addiction Medicine, or 3+ years of experience working with persons with substance use disorder and medication assisted treatment required

Please note- the salary range listed is not guaranteed. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education, and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.

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