Job
Medical Director
| Location | White Plains, NY 10603 |
| Date Posted | October 14, 2024 |
| Job ID | 11817 |
| Employment Type | Retained |
Scion Executive Search has been retained to conduct the search on behalf of Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). We are seeking a compassionate and visionary Medical Director to lead and inspire our team at four Article 31 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and fourteen satellite programs in Westchester County. This full-time position offers an opportunity to join the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams at WJCS, working under the guidance of the Chief Clinical Officer. The role includes both in-person and virtual work.
ABOUT Westchester Jewish Community Services:
WJCS is a prominent multi-service non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Westchester County community for over 80 years. As the largest community-based outpatient mental health provider in the region, they deliver clinical mental health treatment to over 3,000 clients annually. Their 80+ clinical programs extend supportive services to more than 20,000 individuals and families each year. WJCS is committed to trauma-informed, diversity-affirming, and person-centered care, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed practical nurses, and peer support specialists. Their collective mission is to strengthen communities by helping people of all ages, religions, and backgrounds overcome emotional, cognitive, physical, and social challenges.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This full-time position involves collaboration with the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams, focusing on delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative leadership style and a deep empathy for underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include supervising psychiatric staff, developing agency policies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. WJCS offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.
This role requires a leader who exemplifies empathy and commitment to serving underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Join them in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve!
RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This amazing, full-time opportunity offers the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of people who suffer from mental health and addiction issues. In addition to a strong base salary of $250,000 - $300,000 based on years of experience and education, this exceptional role also receives access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical insurance paid at 100%, 403(b) and a pension plan, and five weeks of vacation for Executive Staff, plus major Jewish and Federal Holidays!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
Westchester Jewish Community Services has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionstaffing.com/search-jobs/11817
Please address applications to:
Joanne MacGregor, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
jmacgregor@scionstaffing.com
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
Westchester Jewish Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
ABOUT Westchester Jewish Community Services:
WJCS is a prominent multi-service non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Westchester County community for over 80 years. As the largest community-based outpatient mental health provider in the region, they deliver clinical mental health treatment to over 3,000 clients annually. Their 80+ clinical programs extend supportive services to more than 20,000 individuals and families each year. WJCS is committed to trauma-informed, diversity-affirming, and person-centered care, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, licensed mental health counselors, licensed practical nurses, and peer support specialists. Their collective mission is to strengthen communities by helping people of all ages, religions, and backgrounds overcome emotional, cognitive, physical, and social challenges.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This full-time position involves collaboration with the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams, focusing on delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a collaborative leadership style and a deep empathy for underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include supervising psychiatric staff, developing agency policies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. WJCS offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered care.
This role requires a leader who exemplifies empathy and commitment to serving underrepresented communities facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Join them in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve!
RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW:
- Lead and empower medical staff, including psychiatrists, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners, to provide top-tier, evidence-based treatment as part of an integrated team.
- Develop and advise on agency policies as part of the Executive and Clinical Leadership Teams.
- Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring safe psychiatric coverage after hours coverage across all clinical locations.
- Engage in Quality Assurance and Safety Committees to enhance service delivery.
- Provide direct psychiatric and addiction treatment, offering consultation on complex cases.
- Educate staff on mental health, addiction, and psychopharmacology through the WJCS Education Institute.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Leadership Team and psychiatric staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, including Medicare and Medicaid.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold active New York State Medical and DEA Licenses by start date.
- Board Certified in Psychiatry; additional certifications in Addiction Psychiatry required or commitment to obtain certification within 4 years.
- At least five years of post-residency experience in both clinical and administrative contexts.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This amazing, full-time opportunity offers the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of people who suffer from mental health and addiction issues. In addition to a strong base salary of $250,000 - $300,000 based on years of experience and education, this exceptional role also receives access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical insurance paid at 100%, 403(b) and a pension plan, and five weeks of vacation for Executive Staff, plus major Jewish and Federal Holidays!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
Westchester Jewish Community Services has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionstaffing.com/search-jobs/11817
Please address applications to:
Joanne MacGregor, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
jmacgregor@scionstaffing.com
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
Westchester Jewish Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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