Associate Director of Mental Health

Join Our Team at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler!

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is seeking a Full-Time Associate Director of Mental Health to provide leadership, support clinical excellence, and advance our mission of delivering high-quality behavioral health services in a skilled nursing setting.

About Us:

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is renowned for its specialized memory care program and commitment to providing high-quality short-term rehabilitation therapy and long-term skilled nursing services. Nestled on Roosevelt Island, our facility offers a warm and comfortable setting where patients receive exceptional care. From specialized rehabilitation equipment to expert wound care, Coler provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services designed to meet the diverse needs of our patients including comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health care.

Responsibilities:

As the Associate Director of Mental Health at NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for psychiatric services within the skilled nursing facility.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Deliver direct clinical services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Supervise and mentor attending psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, and other clinical staff.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and evidence-based standards of psychiatric care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and help shape innovative models of behavioral health care delivery in the long-term care setting.

Requirements:

• Board Certified in Psychiatry (Board Eligible within 5 years post-residency considered).
• New York State medical license required.
• Experience in geriatrics, long-term care psychiatry, or consultation-liaison psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, commitment to academic medicine, and dedication to patient-centered behavioral health care.

Benefits:

NYU offers a stimulating work environment and a competitive compensation package, including:

• One week paid CME
• 24 vacation days
• Full benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage
• 403B/457 participation
• NYU college tuition remission for yourself and/or children
• Faculty appointment with NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Salary Range: $300,000-$315,000 Annually

Join Us:

Join us at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler and become part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding psychiatric and behavioral health care in a supportive and compassionate environment. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career in a leadership role.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

NYU Langone Healthis an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.