Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid)

Job description

Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) - Bronx, NY (#3462) - Location: Bronx, NY - Employment Type: Full-time - Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 annual salary

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist , Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) for a multi-specialty practice located in the Bronx, NY. The Associate Medical Director will work closely with primary care providers, care management teams, and executive leadership to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program serving homebound patients, assisted living residents, patients with dementia and cognitive impairment, and patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities. This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys building programs, improving systems of care, and mentoring clinicians, while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.

Why Join Us? - Work Schedule:  This is a full-time position. - Professional Growth:  Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive multi-specialty practice environment with leadership opportunities. - Impactful Work:  Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by building and scaling comprehensive behavioral health services for vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership: - 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.

Clinical Supervision: - 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 are practicing according to evidence-based behavioral health standards.

Program Development: - Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both 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 programs such as: 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.

Direct Patient Care: - Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care. - Manage complex psychiatric cases in collaboration with primary care providers and facility staff. - Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate.

Collaboration: - Work closely 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.

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Requirements

Qualifications: Required: - Education:  MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry. - Licensure:  Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states). - Experience: - 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. - Technical Skills:  Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care. - Soft Skills:  Strong clinical leadership, communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

Preferred: - Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry. - Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration. - Experience with home-based care or telehealth. - Leadership or program development experience. - Familiarity with value-based care models.

Benefits - Competitive Compensation:  Enjoy a competitive annual salary range of $225,000 to $300,000 per year, commensurate with experience. - Comprehensive Benefits: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Paid Time Off - Retirement Savings plan - Commuter Benefits program - Malpractice insurance coverage - Loan repayment assistance - Visa Sponsorship opportunities available - Flexible schedules - Stable Employment - Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local college