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Psychiatrist, Ambulatory Medical Director, Brooklyn

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Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry in conjunction with NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking to recruit an experienced and innovative Psychiatrist to serve as the Medical Director of a new ambulatory program located at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.  The Medical Director will have at least five years of work experience; excellent communication and organizational skills; strong work ethic; and will be proactive, highly collaborative and exhibit a demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations.  This faculty member will be employed by Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and will form a key part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide programmatic leadership and high-quality, evidence-based mental health treatments to patients. This will be a behavioral health clinic with integrated primary care and a variety of social services to optimize care. The Medical Director will collaborate with psychology and social work leadership to be responsible for areas related to professional development, medical leadership, supervision and mentorship, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Vice Chair of Ambulatory Services in the Weill Cornell Medicine/NYP Department of Psychiatry and NewYork-Presbyterian/BMH Psychiatric Site Chief, the Medical Director will partner with other leaders in this program and the department to develop and implement innovative approaches to service delivery including developing strategies and service delivery models to promote patient access to behavioral health care.  The Medical Director will also be responsible for providing clinical care, evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing care, with a focus on biological and pharmacologic interventions, to complement psychosocial interventions provided by other members of the team, including clinical psychologists and social workers. The position is 80% clinical with 20% time for administrative responsibilities.

Full-time salary (includes fixed clinical compensation) is $275,000 to $300,000 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full-time employment not including bonuses, clinical incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, specialty, training, and hospital/community needs.

The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research, and education. We seek applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

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