Associate Medical Director

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness resources

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking an Associate Medical Director. This role involves providing psychiatric and administrative services within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. As part of the responsibilities, you will support clinic management, oversee medication management, and engage with community partners.

Successful candidates will possess an MD, be Board Certified in Psychiatry, and hold appropriate New York State licensure. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to impact mental health care for underserved populations while fostering a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Psychiatry with MD.
• New York State practitioner license and DEA registration required.
• Experience with prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care and oversee medication management.
• Support Clinic Director in CCBHC’s psychiatric care.
• Develop community partnerships and promote clinic services.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Experience with underserved populations

Licensure in New York

Education

MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry

New York State appropriate practitioner license

DEA Registration

Job description

Salary

Min USD $235,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $240,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately 10% of time to be spent on administrative/leadership responsibilities), within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).

Part time: 25-30 hours/week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Clinic Director in all aspects of the CCBHC’s psychiatric care including evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, medication, medication assisted treatment, crisis, etc.
• Provide health assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for children, adolescents and adults, including medication assisted treatment, i.e., suboxone and vivitrol, and psychotherapy directly and in consultation with CCBHC and primary care staff: prescribe, educate, adjust, and partner in full consumer engagement efforts regarding strategies, outcomes and consequences for Brooklyn and Harlem
• Provide consultation to psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Fulton and CTI)
• Liaise with on-site pharmacy: develop protocols, provide consultation and facilitate integrated relationship
• Assist Clinic Director in clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practices
• Create, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis, individual needs and level of care
• Collaborate, consult with all staff, and sign off on treatment plans, particularly for complex cases with other CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunities
• Develop community and referral partnerships and academic affiliations, including offering CCBHC as an elective for residents; promote the CCBHC’s services; participate in external workgroups and engage the public regarding both the clinic and the organization
• Provide consultation in service provision for nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Brooklyn and Harlem)
• Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• MD, Board Certified in Psychiatry
• New York State appropriate practitioner license and a DEA registration
• Enrolled as a Medicaid Provider in NY State
• National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)
• Experience with underserved populations and direct service to children, adolescents and adults living with serious and persistent mental illness
• Experience prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years managerial experience in a behavioral treatment setting

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].