Overview
The Medical Director – Mental Health will provide out-patient and emergency service assessments and treatment as required by
the Commissioner of Mental Health Services. They will perform psychiatric consultation with individual patients, provide
emergency medical and psychiatric services, as well as psychiatric consultations, examination and emergency backup for law
enforcement agencies and courts within the county. The Medical Director will perform court evaluations as requested and order
hospital commitments as indicated. They will apply psychiatric expertise to the planning, coordination and operation of the
mental health, substance use disorder and developmental disability services provided within Tompkins County. The employee
will make recommendations to the Commissioner of Mental Health towards attaining an effective and comprehensive community
mental health, substance use disorder and developmental disability program. They will assist the Commissioner of Mental
Health Services in direct services and duties of the Local Government Unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, Board Eligibility or certification to practice psychiatry
AND one year of supervisory and administrative experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a license to practice medicine and registered to practice medicine in the State of New York at the time of
application.
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
Full-time; residency requirement waived. $299k annual salary.
About Tompkins County Whole Health
Tompkins County Whole Health, a joint public health and mental health organization, provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County residents. Learn more at: tompkinscountyny.gov/health
Our Mission:
Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.
Our Vision:
We envision a future where every person in Tompkins County can achieve wellness.
Our Intent:
An integrated and empowered team, advancing a collaborative effort to promote prevention and equitably improve individual and population health.
