Child Psychiatrist Medical Director

Job description

BAS Healthcare – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director

Hybrid or Onsite | Upstate New York Permanent Position

About the Opportunity

A mission-driven, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center with nearly 50 years of service is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director. This permanent leadership role offers a hybrid or onsite schedule and the opportunity to guide psychiatric services for a diverse pediatric and adolescent population while supporting a multidisciplinary team.

The Medical Director will balance clinical care with administrative leadership, including oversight of PMHNPs, RNs, and clinical staff.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Schedule: Hybrid or Onsite (flexible structure)

• Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health

• Hours: Monday–Friday, daytime schedule

• Location: Upstate NY (within reach of Albany & Saratoga Springs)

• Start: ASAP (credentialing required)

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for Child & Adolescent psychiatric services

• Supervise and mentor PMHNPs, RNs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams

• Oversee clinical workflows, documentation standards, and medication management protocols

• Ensure compliance with OMH, Medicaid, and state/federal regulations

• Lead case reviews, clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with executive leadership on program development and strategic planning

Administrative duties typically represent 40–60% of the role.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver direct psychiatric care to children and adolescents, with some lifespan coverage as needed

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management

• Average 2–5 initial evaluations per week, with majority follow-up visits

• Partner with a robust intake team that pre-screens and prepares cases

• Participate in collaborative care with therapists, case managers, and support staff

Clinical duties typically represent 40–60% of the role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)

• Paid time off + CME

• Malpractice coverage

• Relocation assistance available

• Stable, reputable nonprofit with strong community impact

Requirements

• MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• Active or eligible New York medical license

• Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred

• Experience supervising PMHNPs, RNs, or multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to community mental health and underserved youth populations

Why This Role Stands