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Job description
Medical Director Psychiatrist Full Time Locums Job Upstate New York
A growing outpatient behavioral health organization in New York is seeking a Board Certified Psychiatrist for a full time Medical Director locum assignment. This role blends hands on clinical care with real leadership impact in a collaborative, mission driven environment.
Position Highlights
Full time schedule
Initial 3 month contract with potential for extension
Target start date within 30 days pending background checks
Approximately 60% clinical and 40% administrative responsibilities
Outpatient setting
Hybrid flexibility may be considered
Leadership role supervising an established psychiatric team
Opportunity to help shape clinical operations, policies, and program development
Clinical Details
Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Initial evaluations scheduled for 60 minutes
Medication follow up visits scheduled for 15 minutes
Patient population includes children, adolescents, and adults, with the youngest patients around age 5
Majority adult patient mix (70%)
Supported by an established multidisciplinary behavioral health team
Leadership Responsibilities
Clinical supervision and support of 5 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Oversight of clinical standards and documentation
Collaboration with organizational leadership on program growth and service delivery
Requirements
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Active New York license as well as NY Medicare/Medicaid
DEA registration required
Prior leadership, supervisory, community mental health, or addiction experience preferred
The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.
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Mallory McCarthy
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