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Medical Director of Psychiatry
Resilience LabNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2025
💰 $240,000/yr
About the role
Resilience Lab is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Medical Director of Psychiatry to lead, oversee, and grow the psychiatric services within our virtual mental healthcare organization. The Medical Director will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care, managing a growing team of clinicians, and developing treatment protocols. This role requires strong leadership skills, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to implement evidence-based practices.
The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, a commitment to collaborative and integrated patient-centered care, experience managing a team of mental health clinicians and a willingness to hire and supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners. A valid medical license and board certification in psychiatry are required, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities. The Medical Director will also be involved in training, mentoring staff, business reporting, staying updated on industry advancements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Reports to: John Hamby, VP of Clinical OperationsJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote with potential travel to NY-based headquarters as needed.
About Us: Resilience Lab is modernizing how clinicians work together to provide mental health care that’s high-quality, personalized, and accessible.
Resilience Lab is a rapidly growing healthcare organization that is predominantly online and has been providing psychotherapy services since 2020 and have recently expanded our team to include psychiatrists and nurse practitioners for medication management of moderate-severe patients.
Our proprietary platform supports the largest and most diverse clinical communities in the Northeastern US and provides our team of clinicians with the technologies, methodologies, and training needed to provide high-quality telepsychiatry services that improve outcomes and patient lives.
Company website: www.resiliencelab.us
The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, a commitment to collaborative and integrated patient-centered care, experience managing a team of mental health clinicians and a willingness to hire and supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners. A valid medical license and board certification in psychiatry are required, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities. The Medical Director will also be involved in training, mentoring staff, business reporting, staying updated on industry advancements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Reports to: John Hamby, VP of Clinical OperationsJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote with potential travel to NY-based headquarters as needed.
About Us: Resilience Lab is modernizing how clinicians work together to provide mental health care that’s high-quality, personalized, and accessible.
Resilience Lab is a rapidly growing healthcare organization that is predominantly online and has been providing psychotherapy services since 2020 and have recently expanded our team to include psychiatrists and nurse practitioners for medication management of moderate-severe patients.
Our proprietary platform supports the largest and most diverse clinical communities in the Northeastern US and provides our team of clinicians with the technologies, methodologies, and training needed to provide high-quality telepsychiatry services that improve outcomes and patient lives.
Company website: www.resiliencelab.us
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical oversight and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care across the organization.
- Patient Care Management: Oversee patient treatment plans, review complex cases, and ensure that care aligns with evidence-based practices.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other mental health professionals, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
- Training: Assist in the development and implementation of training for all psychiatric professionals.
- Program Development: Design, implement, and evaluate psychiatric programs, treatment protocols, and services that meet the mental health needs of the community.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all psychiatric services comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including HIPAA, and align with organizational policies.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other medical, clinical and business staff to integrate psychiatric care with overall healthcare services.
- Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, reduce risk, and improve the overall efficiency of psychiatric services.
- Policy Development: Participate in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures related to mental health services.
- Crisis Management: Oversee the management of psychiatric emergencies and develop strategies to enhance crisis intervention services.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the overall strategic planning and direction of the psychiatric department, aligning initiatives with organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of a residency in psychiatry.
- Licensure: A valid and unrestricted medical license to practice psychiatry in New York. Additional licenses in New Jersey and California preferred. Board certification in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent.
- Experience: Extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, typically 5+ years of post-residency experience. Prior leadership or management experience in a clinical setting, such as medical director or department head roles.
- Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment methodologies, psychopharmacology, and em
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