Clinical Director of Psychiatry

About The Dimock Center

The Dimock Center is a nationally recognized, federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families, and communities. Our mission is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care, behavioral health, and education.

We are deeply committed to serving Boston's most vulnerable populations, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring that all patients, regardless of background, receive compassionate, high-quality, and culturally responsive care.

Our integrated model combines primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and social services under one roof, creating a holistic environment for healing and wellness.

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.

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.

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.