Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Responsibilities: Define clinical protocols, oversee quality assurance, and supervise psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners. Collaborate with primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and multi-lingual patient navigators to deliver holistic care. Provide psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacological management, surgical evaluations, and crisis intervention. Train and mentor physicians, residents, and fellows in psychiatric care tailored to the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities. Build didactics and curricula for a PGY5 psychiatric fellow and collaborate with the Graduate Medical Education Office. Expand specialized mental health programs, support connections to social services, and identify clinical trial opportunities. Partner with the Director of Psychology to lead, develop, and expand comprehensive mental health services across health system campuses. Compensation Compensation range from $240,000 to $305,000 Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital or community need QualificationsBoard Certified in Psychiatry Possess a NYS license to practice medicine Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills Experience working with LGBTQ+ populations and a demonstrated commitment to this area of care Expertise working with transgender patient populations, familiarity with the WPATH treatment criteria, and knowledge of gender-affirming medical interventions Highly collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care Strong work ethic and desire to grow a team-oriented, performance-driven department Prior experience serving at the Medical Director level is preferred