Medical Director

Being Health Medical Director

Location: In person in Lower Manhattan

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

ABOUT US

At Being Health, we are redefining mental healthcare for modern life. Being Health is a psychiatrist-led practice reimagining mental healthcare through an innovative, integrated model. We bring together psychiatry, interventional treatments for depression (such as ketamine and SPRAVATO), psychotherapy, integrative health and functional medicine, acupuncture and nutrition to support whole-person healing.

Located in New York City, we offer both virtual and in-person services and are in network with major commercial payors with plans to expand to new locations. Our interdisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care that is personalized, collaborative, and forward-thinking. Currently in network with some of the major commercial payors, we're building a new standard for modern mental health—designed to help people feel better and function better, mind and body.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Director to join our psychiatry team. This role is ideal for a psychiatrist passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative and evidence-based care within a modern mental health practice.

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight of our multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, effectiveness, and patient-centered care. The right candidate is grounded in clinical excellence, collaborative in their approach, and committed to supporting both patients and providers in a dynamic care environment.

This position combines direct patient care with supervision of clinical services, making it an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader who values clinical integrity and thrives in a team-based model.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to building a modern, integrated mental health practice that combines evidence-based care with innovative treatments to improve patient outcomes.
• A deep sense of personal accountability for both individual and team performance.
• Confidence as a hands-on clinical leader, with a track record of actively guiding teams and ensuring high-quality care.
• Demonstrated compassion and empathy in clinical work, paired with a commitment to excellence—from professional integrity to clinical rigor.
• Experience working with urgency, attention to detail, and a consistent follow-through on commitments.
• Skills to identify and overcome barriers to success, applying practical solutions and process improvements to enhance clinical operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide day-to-day clinical oversight of psychiatry, psychotherapy, interventional psychiatry (including but not limited to IM/IV ketamine and Spravato), and integrative services (integrative health, nutrition and acupuncture).
• Lead and oversee all appropriate psychiatric and clinical escalations in our practice, including crisis intervention and risk assessment, management, and referrals to higher levels of care as needed and warranted by community standard of care and our protocols.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish data-driven clinical standards, protocols, clinical workflows and performance objectives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care for mental health services.

Patient Care

• Provide direct clinical care to patients including psychiatric consultations and medication management, consultation on complex cases with other members of the care team, interventional consultations for IV/IM ketamine and Spravato treatment, and interventional psychiatric services
• Support complex clinical decision-making across the care team.

Team Development & Supervision

• Recruit, onboard, and train clinicians, fostering professional growth and alignment with our model of care.
• Provide supervision and performance evaluations for clinical team members
• Facilitate team rounds and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement

Quality, Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee adherence to community standards of care, compliance protocols, and clinical best practices.
• Ensure that medical care meets established quality assurance standards and participate in peer review processes.
• Direct the collection of metrics, statistical or fiscal information, and other data as needed to evaluate and monitor performance of mental health clinical services and direct the preparation of reports in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• Board-Certified Psychiatrist with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") license
• Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience including at least three years or more of progressive leadership experience including supervisory or leadership roles, preferably as a Medical Director or in a similar role
• Proven record of clinical excellence demonstrated in outpatient psychiatry
• Experience with interventional psychiatry (e.g., ketamine, TMS, Spravato) strongly preferred.
• Passion for integrative and innovative approaches to mental health care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Progressive and modern in your approach and tech and digitally savvy
• Startup experience preferred: Prior experience working in a startup, early-stage clinic, or other dynamic, evolving healthcare setting is a plus.
• Functional Medicine and Integrative Health Interest preferred: A curiosity or professional interest in integrative and functional medicine approaches is a plus and aligns well with our model of care

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Up to 100% of insurance premiums
• 100% Employer paid malpractice and general liability coverage
• 401K with immediate participation
• PTO, sick time and 11 paid holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• CME allowance and time
• Flexible scheduling in a remote, telehealth environment
• Few administrative burdens with full-time, on-site billing and scheduling services
• Licensing support- Our in-house licensing department will be happy to assist in managing this process for you, and we cover the costs up front
• Technology package is provided

In addition to competitive salaries and a valuable health benefits package, Being Health offers pre-tax savings on commuter expenses, wellness and health perks (e.g. fertility perks, on-demand health and mental health care and more), and generous paid time off.

Our unique Being Health culture – inclusion and diversity make us different.

At Being Health, we see diversity and inclusion as a source of strength in transforming healthcare. We believe building trust and innovation are best achieved through diverse perspectives. To us, acceptance and respect are rooted in an understanding that people do not experience things in the same way, including our healthcare system. Individuals seeking employment at Being Health are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. TheTheThe expected salary range for this position is $280,000-$350,000 and the exact offer will be commensurate with qualifications and years of experience.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $280, $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person