# Associate Medical Director Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid)

**Company:** [Greenlife Healthcare Staffing](null/companies/g5tX1mk2ZWTbffdtzNbnfV.md)
**Location:** The Bronx, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Joseph Agha

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## Description

**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