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