Job Description

Named City and State's Top Place to Work in NY (2025) — Join a mission-driven mental health leader serving 15,000+ clients each month!

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a leader in community mental health, serving over 15,000 clients each month across four locations. We operate the largest mental health clinic in New York State and are committed to innovation and Caring for the Community through both in-person and telehealth services.

NYPCC is proud to be certified as a Platinum Bell Seal organization by Mental Health America — the highest distinction for workplace mental health. We were also named one of the Top Places to Work in New York in 2025, reflecting our commitment to supporting, valuing, and investing in our dedicated team through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

Why Work at NYPCC:

• We Pay Down Your Student Loans!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100%
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• 403B Retirement Plan with Match!
• Amazing Workplace Culture
• NYPCC Health and Wellness Events

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

Compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications.