Medical Director

Unity House of Troy • City of Troy, NY

17h • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Unity House of Troy is seeking to contract a Part-Time Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor to serve as Medical Director, providing clinical supervision and regulatory oversight across behavioral health services, including the OMH-licensed MHOTRS outpatient clinic and individuals receiving Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) services, including those served by the Unity House ACT Team. This role focuses on supervising psychiatric care, supporting two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (NPPs), and ensuring services are delivered in a trauma-informed, person-centered, and compliant manner. The Medical Director will work in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to support coordinated care.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Active New York State medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA registration
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and those involved in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), ACT, or similar community-based behavioral health programs required
• Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered, and collaborative care

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising Nurse Practitioners preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in accordance with New York State requirements
• Review and co-sign documentation as required
• Provide consultation on complex cases, including diagnostic clarification and medication management
• Support appropriate prescribing practices and ongoing medication monitoring
• Provide psychiatric consultation and support for individuals on Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), to those served within the ACT team
• Prepare clinical documentation required for AOT court processes, including affidavits and treatment summaries
• Provide testimony in court when appropriate to support AOT proceedings
• Review and sign off on treatment plans as required
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case discussions
• Support coordination between prescribers and clinical teams
• Support a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and client-centered approach to care
• Reinforce non-judgmental, evidence-based treatment practices

Benefits

• 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays now with a new pop-up holiday! plus 2 floating holidays
• Major medical leave
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• 403b contributions after one year
• Gym discounts
• Tuition discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree