Clinical Director

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.

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 :

Minimum Qualifications

Interested 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

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