Impact Recruiting Solutions

Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist

Bronx , New YorkFull-time
$225,000 - $300,000 annually
About the Job
Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid) - Bronx, NY (#1746)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Paid Time Off, Retirement Savings.
  • Commuter Benefits program.
  • Visa Sponsorship opportunities.

Location: Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $225,000 - $300,000 annual salary.

About Impact Recruiting Solutions:
Impact Recruiting Solutions is a dedicated recruitment partner connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We collaborate with hospitals, clinics, and multi-specialty facilities to match skilled individuals with roles that align with their expertise and career aspirations.

Position Overview:
Impact Recruiting Solutions 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?
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

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.