Chief of Psychology

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

The Chief of Psychology serves as the clinical leader of the psychology department, responsible for setting the strategic direction of behavioral health services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. This role bridges executive leadership and frontline clinical work - balancing hands-on patient care with oversight of a growing team of psychologists, LCSWs, and LMHCs/LMSWs.

Reporting directly to the Medical Director, the Chief of Psychology is expected to bring clinical expertise and administrativejudgment to the role: driving departmental growth through recruitment and program development and cultivating a culture of continuous learning through mentorship and biweekly education sessions. The position requires someone who can operateeffectively across multiple levels of the organization - supervising and developing clinicians and partnering with leadership on strategic initiatives.