Assistant Medical Director, Behavioral Health Operations

BILH Behavioral Services; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services (BILHBS) is seeking an Assistant Medical Director to lead medical operations across CBHC services. You will supervise medical staff, coordinate on-call coverage, and ensure high quality patient care in ambulatory clinics, urgent care, MCI, and CCS settings.

The role requires an MD with MA license, DEA, and board certification in psychiatry, with a focus on risk assessment and documentation.

Qualifications

• MD with active MA license, DEA registration, and board certification in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry.
• CBHC experience preferred.
• Strong skills in psychiatric risk assessment and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical staff, refine models of care and align services with strategic vision alongside the Ambulatory Medical Director.
• Provide clinical supervision to Psychiatrists, NPs, Nurses, and Medical Assistants; offer ongoing staff consultation.
• Deliver psychopharmacology services as needed and coordinate on-call medical coverage.
• Complete progress notes and documentation within 48 hours.
• Represent BILHBS at state and local meetings, including MassHealth/ Commonwealth leadership.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, SAMHSA, CARF, DMH, DPH, BSAS, and state regulations.

Skills

Psychiatric risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Clinical documentation

Education

MD with active MA Physician License

DEA registration

Board Certification in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services (BILHBS) is seeking an Assistant Medical Director to lead medical operations across CBHC services. You will supervise medical staff, coordinate on-call coverage, and ensure high quality patient care in ambulatory clinics, urgent care, MCI, and CCS settings.

The role requires an MD with MA license, DEA, and board certification in psychiatry, with a focus on risk assessment and documentation.