Advisor, Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$54.051-$93.846/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Provides strategic advice and guidance to the Behavioral Health function within a graduate medical education setting. Participates in the implementation and maintenance of programs supporting the goals and objectives of the family medicine residency program with regards to Behavioral Health.
Job Responsibility
Hourly rate: $54.051 - $93.846
1. Supports Leadership in the development and implementation of Behavioral Health programs, policies and procedures.
2. Performs program assessment, identifies related best practices, reports on findings and makes recommendations to improve performance.
3. Serves as a clinical resource to team in evaluating diagnostic criteria, developing treatment plans, and discharge planning.
4. Coordinates training for program staff to foster optimal therapeutic interaction with patients
5. Ensures Behavioral Health programs are in compliance with government regulations, accreditation requirements, and system standards.
6. Serves as a clinical project/technical lead on related projects.
7. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
8. Willing to teach and work with young professionals (our next generation of doctors)
9. Working one day a week or two half days.
Job Qualification
- Master's of Science Degree OR Doctor of Psychology OR Doctor of Neuropsychology, required.
- NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor OR NYS Licensed Master Social Worker OR NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR NYS Licensed Psychologist, required.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Key Responsibilities
Advise leadership on behavioral health programs, policies, and procedures, and assess program performance to recommend improvements. Provide clinical guidance on assessment, treatment, and discharge planning; train staff and physicians in training; and ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in science, a doctorate in psychology, or a doctorate in neuropsychology, along with one of the specified New York State mental health or psychology licenses. Requires at least 10 years of relevant experience and willingness to teach and work with medical professionals in training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology Career Context
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$154k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
