Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC); a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Clinical Director, who will serve as the Chief Medical Officer. The Clinical Director is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants, including:

• Participation in overall executive management and strategic plan development
• Oversight of the credentialing and privileging process
• Development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
• Compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations
• Promotion of culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care

The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of CDPC is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.

About CDPC

CDPC provides a full range of quality outpatient and inpatient services to adults and children covering a nine (9) county service area in Upstate New York and is a major teaching site for psychiatry for Albany Medical College. Services are delivered safely in a respectful and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery. CDPC promotes a system of care in which treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery are realized through ongoing collaboration with patients, their families, and the service providers within the facility’s catchment area. Emphasis is on services that recognize the importance of individual preferences and are person-centered and evidence based.

CDPC is located in the scenic Capital Region of Upstate New York, which provides an ideal mix of urban and rural living. The area offers affordable housing, excellent public and private schools, and a wealth of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts in the Hudson Valley and Adirondack Mountains. Local venues host a variety of events that cater to both sports fans and music lovers. Additionally, as the capital of New York State, Albany is rich in history and features numerous museums and state government buildings.

About OMH

OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission-accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness. This means implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.

If you would like to join CDPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:

• Generous paid time off - thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.
• Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope than typical medical malpractice insurance.
• Potential academic affiliation with regional hospital pending commensurate credentials

Minimum Qualifications

1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;

AND

2. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body;

AND

3. Seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists.

AND

4. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume by June 15, 2026:

Attention: Clinical Director - CDPC

NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

Albany, NY 12229

PHONE (518) 474-1261

ClinicalDirectorSearch@omh.ny.gov

Email submissions preferred

Notes

1. Background check is required. Candidates may be required to pay the associated fees. Employment is contingent upon complying with and satisfactorily meeting the background check requirements.

2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.

3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.

4. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

5. The New York State Public Officers Law requires that the appointee to the position be a U.S. citizen and a resident of New York State or establish residency in New York State at the time of appointment and maintain such citizenship and residency throughout your employment in this position. Candidates that cannot meet these requirements at the time of appointment cannot be lawfully appointed to this position, and therefore, will not be considered for appointment.

6. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Pay: $340,228.00 - $387,904.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada?
• Do you have a valid certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body
• Do you have at least seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists?
• Do you have eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs?

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12208 (Required)

Work Location: In person