Assistant Medical Director Behavioral Health Operations

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Massachusetts; 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 and clinical quality across CBHC services, including Ambulatory Clinic, Urgent Care, Mobile Crisis Intervention, and Community Crisis Stabilization.

You will oversee medical staff, provide supervision to psychiatrists, NPs, nurses and medical assistants, and coordinate on-call coverage while aligning care with the organization\'s strategic vision.

Qualifications

• MD with active MA physician license and DEA registration.
• Board Certification in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• CBHC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical staff and refine models of care in line with the Ambulatory Medical Director's vision.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychiatrists, NPs, nurses, and medical assistants; offer ongoing staff education.
• Deliver psychopharmacology services as needed and coordinate on-call medical coverage.
• Complete progress notes and documentation within 48 hours.
• Represent BILHBS at state/local meetings, including MassHealth leadership.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, SAMHSA, CARF, DMH, DPH, BSAS, and state regulations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Clinical documentation

Education

MD degree

Board certification: Psychiatry (Adult & Child/Adolescent)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services (BILHBS) is seeking an Assistant Medical Director to lead medical operations and clinical quality across CBHC services, including Ambulatory Clinic, Urgent Care, Mobile Crisis Intervention, and Community Crisis Stabilization.

You will oversee medical staff, provide supervision to psychiatrists, NPs, nurses and medical assistants, and coordinate on-call coverage while aligning care with the organization\'s strategic vision.