Director of Nursing - Psych / Behavioral Health

This Psychiatry position at Catholic Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Catholic Health lists compensation for this physician position at $180k to $210k annually.

This is approximately 35% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Smithtown, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing leadership, Behavioral health management, Budgeting, Staffing management, Performance evaluation, Regulatory compliance, Electronic medical record, Conflict resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Nursing oversees patient care services, staffing, and financial operations within the Behavioral Health Department. They are responsible for evaluating nursing care quality, managing staff performance, and collaborating with leadership to implement new care delivery methods.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Professional Growth Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.