Medical Director
Apply NowCompany: Westchester Jewish Community Services
Location: Hartsdale, NY 10530
Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and visionary Medical Director to lead and inspire our team at four Article 31 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and fourteen satellite programs in Westchester County. This full-time position offers an opportunity to join the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams at WJCS, working under the guidance of the Chief Clinical Officer. The role includes both in-person and virtual work.
This full-time position involves collaboration with the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams, focusing on delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative leadership style and a deep empathy for underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include supervising psychiatric staff, developing agency policies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. WJCS offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.
This role requires a leader who exemplifies empathy and commitment to serving underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges.
RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW:
Lead and empower medical staff, including psychiatrists, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners, to provide top-tier, evidence-based treatment as part of an integrated team.
Develop and advise on agency policies as part of the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams.
Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring safe psychiatric coverage after hours coverage across all clinical locations.
Engage in Quality Assurance and Safety Committees to enhance service delivery.
Provide direct psychiatric and addiction treatment, offering consultation on complex cases.
Educate staff on mental health, addiction, and psychopharmacology through the WJCS Education Institute.
Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team and psychiatric staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, including Medicare and Medicaid.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold active New York State Medical and DEA Licenses by start date.
Board Certified in Psychiatry; additional certifications in Addiction Psychiatry required or commitment to obtain certification within 4 years.
At least five years of post-residency experience in both clinical and administrative contexts.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This amazing, full-time opportunity offers the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of people who suffer from mental health and addiction issues. In addition to a strong base salary of $250,000 - $300,000, this exceptional role also receives access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical insurance paid at 100%, 403(b) and a pension plan, and five weeks of vacation for Executive Staff, plus major Jewish and Federal Holidays!
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This full-time position involves collaboration with the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams, focusing on delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative leadership style and a deep empathy for underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include supervising psychiatric staff, developing agency policies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. WJCS offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.
This role requires a leader who exemplifies empathy and commitment to serving underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges.
RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW:
Lead and empower medical staff, including psychiatrists, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners, to provide top-tier, evidence-based treatment as part of an integrated team.
Develop and advise on agency policies as part of the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams.
Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring safe psychiatric coverage after hours coverage across all clinical locations.
Engage in Quality Assurance and Safety Committees to enhance service delivery.
Provide direct psychiatric and addiction treatment, offering consultation on complex cases.
Educate staff on mental health, addiction, and psychopharmacology through the WJCS Education Institute.
Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team and psychiatric staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, including Medicare and Medicaid.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold active New York State Medical and DEA Licenses by start date.
Board Certified in Psychiatry; additional certifications in Addiction Psychiatry required or commitment to obtain certification within 4 years.
At least five years of post-residency experience in both clinical and administrative contexts.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This amazing, full-time opportunity offers the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of people who suffer from mental health and addiction issues. In addition to a strong base salary of $250,000 - $300,000, this exceptional role also receives access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical insurance paid at 100%, 403(b) and a pension plan, and five weeks of vacation for Executive Staff, plus major Jewish and Federal Holidays!
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER