Hiring: Deputy Director of Psychiatry, Correctional Health Services Company: NYC Health + Hospitals Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:12:08 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •At least three years of post-residency experience working with individuals with serious mental illness •At least two years of post-residency experience working with individuals with mental illness in a criminal justice setting (jail, prison, probation and/or parole) or public health community setting •At least two years of post-residency experience in a supervisory role in psychiatry •An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered. •If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button. Required Skills: •This full-time position reports to the Medical Director of Mental Health in the Division of Correctional Health Services and is responsible for the clinical oversight, management, supervision, and innovative development of the clinical staff in the jail facilities in New York City. •Promote the highest possible quality of Psychiatric care for incarcerated patients through supervision and education of staff, participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives, development of workflows and policies, and management of psychiatric personnel. •Partner cross-functionally with the Medical Director, Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists, and other Mental Health managers to assist in the design, implementation, ongoing review, and monitoring of relevant clinical procedures, policies, and operating manuals. •Assist the Medical Director with clinical supervision of relevant psychiatric providers, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants. •Develop and utilize tools of clinical surveillance to ensure consistent high-quality psychiatric care by psychiatric providers across facilities. •Develop and implement staff trainings and other educational measures to promote consistent performance and standards of clinical excellence among psychiatric staff. •Assist the Medical Director with personnel management of clinical staff, including setting quality standards, establishing effective recruitment and retention strategies, monitoring and ensuring staff efficiency, and managing workforce complaints. •When necessary, implement performance improvement plans and disciplinary action for staff, including assisting Senior and Supervising Psychiatrists with this process. Qualifications: •Graduation from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association. •Completion of an acceptable internship in an approved hospital. •A license to practice medicine in the State of New York. •Certification by American Board in field of specialization or a faculty appointment of Associate Professor or higher in a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association. •Eight (8) years of satisfactory full-time paid experience in field of specialization including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.(Training and experience required for certification will be credited toward required specialized experience.) •Strong interest in working with an underserved population, within a community health setting. •Demonstrated history of problem-solving, creativity, and proactive leadership skills. •Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills with particular attention to issues of psychopharmacology, safe administration of medication in a variety of settings, medical complications of mental illness, and therapeutic resistance. •Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff. •Strong leadership skills with ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs. Compensation: •$345,000 - $345,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!