Medical Director of Psychiatry (Board - Certified Psychiatrist)

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Medical Director of Psychiatry to join our team supporting multiple sites.

Position Summary

Diagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician’s specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated, participation in after-hours coverage to insure 24-hour availability of care for Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Site Medical Director:

• Conduct patient histories, physical exams, and prescribe treatment and medication based on evidence-based standards.
• Provide direct psychiatric and addiction treatment in accordance with professional guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate tests, referrals, and external care for patients.
• Maintain legible, confidential, and appropriate documentation of medical records and case files.
• Supervise clinical activities and documentation of medical providers, including protocol review, telephone triage, and follow-up procedures.
• Maintain collaborative agreements with psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Participate in provider meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives such as peer reviews, audits, and focused reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in clinical systems and care delivery.
• Set standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within specialty areas.
• Provide psychiatric education and in-service training for medical and mental health staff.
• Participate in continuing education relevant to clinical practice.
• Advocate for patients and support their psychosocial needs in collaboration with other departments.
• Consult with administration, nursing, social work, and substance abuse services to evaluate and improve care delivery.
• Embrace and exemplify the organization’s Core Values in all aspects of work.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions      

Essential Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate Degree (including MD, DO, DD, PhD, etc.)
  • Has Board certification in either Internal Medicine or Psychiatry.
  • Has Board certification in either Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
  • Active Buprenorphine license (or eligible to receive license) required
• Minimum Licensure: Board Certification, Physician License, and CPR/BLS
• Required Skills & Knowledge:
  - Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
  - Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
  - Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.
  - Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred

Salary Range: $252,288.40 - $274,055.60 per year based on licensure and experience 

About Sun River Health

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their abilit