NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleClinical Director, Psychiatric Center, M-8, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P27140

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade668

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $297120 to $342378 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation To be determined.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10032

Duties Description New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI); an Office of Mental Health (OMH) research facility, is recruiting a Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center, M-8. The Clinical Director serves as the facility’s Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants at NYSPI. This includes all inpatient units, outpatient/community services, the Washington Heights Community Service, the First Episode Psychosis Program, the Adult Resident’s outpatient clinic, and the Children’s Day Unit. The Clinical Director will:

• Participate in overall executive management and strategic plan development.
• Oversee the credentialing and privileging process.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations.
• Promote culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by the NYSPI Executive Director.

The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of NYSPI 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;

AND

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.

AND

4. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Additional Comments About NYSPI

Since its inception, NYSPI has been at the forefront of psychiatry, making major contributions to the clinical care and understanding of individuals with mental illness. Located in Manhattan overlooking the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge, NYSPI provides a state-of-the-art environment for patient care, education, and research. The Institute is also the primary location of research and education activities for the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital.

If you would like to join NYSPI 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.

Location pay of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Clinical Director - NYSPI

Telephone

Fax 518-474-1261

Email Address clinicaldirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should forward their CV by November 12, 2025:

Attention: Clinical Director – NYSPI
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
ClinicalDirectorSearch@omh.ny.gov

Email submissions preferred

Notes
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.