Clinical Director of Psychiatry

Summary / Objective

The Clinical Director of Psychiatry provides clinical oversight and strategic direction for the Psychiatry Department at The Dimock Center, encompassing both adult and child/adolescent services. This role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities to strengthen Dimock's mental health and addiction care programs within our integrated primary care setting. We seek a compassionate, equity-oriented psychiatrist who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Leadership experience is preferred but not required—this position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled physician ready to take on their first director role and grow into a strong clinical leader with mentorship and support.

Essential Functions

• Provide clinical oversight for psychiatric services across adult and pediatric populations, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
• Deliver direct psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and consultation services.
• Collaborate closely with the Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, and Women's Health teams to promote coordinated and integrated care.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance measurement, and care model enhancements.
• Contribute to program planning, budgeting, and clinical workflow improvements.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support for psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and trainees.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, credentialing, and documentation standards.
• Champion The Dimock Center's mission of equity, dignity, and compassion for all patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Deep commitment to community psychiatry and health equity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaboration across disciplines.
• Dedication to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care.
• Vision for innovation and integration in mental health and addiction treatment.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Required Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification a plus).
• Experience working in community psychiatry, integrated care, or public health settings strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred, but physicians with demonstrated initiative and readiness for a leadership role are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must meet all credentialing and insurance participation requirements.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages common in our community) preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This position operates in a multidisciplinary outpatient community health setting. Collaboration with medical, behavioral health, and administrative staff is central to success.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the health center; ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work / Salary

Full-time position with approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative responsibilities. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. The approved salary range for this role is $230,000 to $280,000.