Medical Director

Job Description
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight across our Article 31 outpatient mental health clinics located in the Bronx, Bushwick, East New York and Jackson Heights.

This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services in compliance with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

The Medical Director will supervise prescribers, support interdisciplinary care, and collaborate with executive leadership to advance clinical quality and program development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide medical oversight for psychiatric services across outpatient clinics
Supervise and mentor psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
Ensure compliance with OMH regulations and clinical standards
Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
Monitor prescribing practices and support safe medication management
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership on program development and strategic initiatives
Support interdisciplinary care coordination and participate in case conferences

Qualifications
M.D. from an accredited medical school
Active and unrestricted New York State physician license
Board-certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
Active DEA registration
Minimum 3 years of psychiatric clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient setting
Leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health settings
Experience with OMH Article 31 clinics and regulatory standards
Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare and value-based care models
Experience working with serious mental illness populations
Skills:

Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment expertise
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and quality care

Additional Information
Reporting Structure:

The Medical Director reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and works closely with clinical and program leadership.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary: $325,000 - $350,000/year