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Associate Medical Director, Psychiatrist – Behavioral Health Department

new york, NY

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Job description

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across home-based and facility-based programs

Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long-term care

Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions common in medically complex populations

Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes

Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers

Review complex cases and support treatment planning

Lead regular case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions

Ensure providers practice according to evidence-based behavioral health standards

Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program for home-based and facility-based patients

Develop care models addressing depression and anxiety, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and caregiver stress and behavioral health needs

Support implementation of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), behavioral health integration, and tele-behavioral health services

Work with operations and technology teams to develop scalable workflows and documentation processes

Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care

Manage complex psychiatric cases with primary care providers and facility staff

Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate

Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care management teams, social workers, and family caregivers

Provide education and guidance to interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health topics

Requirements

MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry

Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states)

Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions

Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs, etc.)

Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration models

Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services in outpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings

Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care

Strong clinical leadership, communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills

Preferred: Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry

Preferred: Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration

Preferred: Experience with home-based care or telehealth

Preferred: Leadership or program development experience

Preferred: Familiarity with value-based care models

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical leadership for behavioral health services, integrating evidence-based care models with primary and long-term care. Proficient in managing complex psychiatric cases, regulatory compliance, and providing mentorship to behavioral health providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or DO With Board Certification In Psychiatry

Experience Treating Adults With Complex Psychiatric Conditions

Experience Supervising Behavioral Health Clinicians

Familiarity With Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

Strong Clinical Leadership And Communication Skills

Hard Skills

Psychiatric Evaluation And Treatment

Prescribing And Managing Psychiatric Medications

Developing Clinical Protocols And Treatment Pathways

Implementing Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Care Models

Understanding Of Documentation And Billing Requirements

Soft Skills

Clinical Leadership

Mentoring Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Medical License

Board Certification In Psychiatry

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health Services

Integrated Care Models

Regulatory Compliance

Home-Based Care

Long-Term Care Psychiatry

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth Services

Behavioral Health Integration Models

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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