Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleClinical Director, Psychiatric Center, M-8, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, M-8, P26112
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $340228 to $387904 Annually
Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC); a NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Clinical Director, who will serve as the Chief Medical Officer.
The Clinical Director is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants including:
• Participation in overall executive management and strategic plan development
• Oversight of the credentialing and privileging process
• Development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
• Compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations
• Promotion of culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care
The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of BPC is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.
Minimum Qualifications 1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;
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2. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body;
AND
3. Seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists.
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4. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Additional Comments About BPC
BPC’s mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness in a way that empowers them, and fosters hope and recovery. BPC provides adult inpatient, community services, residential, vocational, and wellness services to individuals in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. BPC’s inpatient services include eight (8) units, rehabilitation services, and discipline departments, such as social work and psychology. The outpatient services include five (5) Recovery and Treatment Centers (RTC), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program, and Mobile Integration Team (MIT).
BPC is located in the beautiful Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York, and provides a balance of urban and country living with affordable housing, excellent public and private schools, and a wide variety of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts, sports fans, and music lovers. Buffalo is home to nationally recognized art museums, great restaurants, professional NHL and NFL teams, and close proximity numerous tourist destinations - Niagara Falls, Toronto, Letchworth State Park, and Holiday Valley Ski Resort.
About OMH
OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission accredited and recognized as a national leader of mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness and recovery and is dedicated to implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.
If you would like to join BPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:
• Generous paid time off, including thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.
• Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope than typical medical malpractice insurance.
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Email Address clinicaldirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingInterested qualified candidates should submit a resume by February 3, 2026.
Attention: Clinical Director – BPC
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
ClinicalDirectorSearch@omh.ny.gov
Email submissions preferred
1. Background check is required. Candidates may be required to pay the associated fees. Employment is contingent upon complying with and satisfactorily meeting the background check requirements.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
4. If appointed, the selected candidate must establish and maintain residency in New York State to continue employment in this position.
5. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.