BAS Healthcare Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Medical Director Hybrid or Onsite Upstate New York Permanent Position
About the Opportunity A mission-driven, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center with nearly 50 years of service is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director. This permanent leadership role offers a hybrid or onsite schedule and the opportunity to guide psychiatric services for a diverse pediatric and adolescent population while supporting a multidisciplinary team.
The Medical Director will balance clinical care with administrative leadership, including oversight of PMHNPs, RNs, and clinical staff.
Position Details Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Hybrid or Onsite (flexible structure)
Setting: Outpatient Community Mental Health
Hours: Monday Friday, daytime schedule
Location: Upstate NY (within reach of Albany & Saratoga Springs)
Start: ASAP (credentialing required)
Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities Provide medical leadership for Child & Adolescent psychiatric services
Supervise and mentor PMHNPs, RNs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Oversee clinical workflows, documentation standards, and medication management protocols
Ensure compliance with OMH, Medicaid, and state/federal regulations
Lead case reviews, clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with executive leadership on program development and strategic planning
Administrative duties typically represent % of the role.
Clinical Responsibilities Deliver direct psychiatric care to children and adolescents, with some lifespan coverage as needed
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Average 2 5 initial evaluations per week, with majority follow-up visits
Partner with a robust intake team that pre-screens and prepares cases
Participate in collaborative care with therapists, case managers, and support staff
Clinical duties typically represent % of the role.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
Paid time off + CME
Malpractice coverage
Relocation assistance available
Stable, reputable nonprofit with strong community impact
Requirements MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Active or eligible New York medical license
Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred
Experience supervising PMHNPs, RNs, or multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to community mental health and underserved youth populations
Why This Role Stands Out Leadership role dedicated to Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Hybrid flexibility with meaningful onsite presence
Balanced mix of administrative leadership + clinical care
Strong support structure: intake team, PMHNPs, RNs, therapists, and executive leadership
Mission-driven organization with nearly five decades of community service
