Medical Director of START Program

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas is seeking a Medical Director to provide psychiatric and medical oversight for the START program. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, review health needs, and support data-driven decisions to improve client outcomes.

The role includes training, treatment planning collaboration with physicians and hospitals, and ensuring compliance with licensure and professional standards across the network.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or APRN with psychiatry and current licensure in the state.
• Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience addressing co-occurring mental health and medical needs with multidisciplinary providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric and medical consultation, assessment, and treatment recommendations for START teams and individuals served.
• Offers onsite consultation and training for clinical and support staff and collaborates with treating physicians.
• Reviews health needs, conducts assessments, and follows up with recommendations and data-informed plans.
• Participates in monthly Clinical Education Team meetings and supports training and treatment planning.
• Documents assessments and recommendations in line with professional and program standards.

Skills

Leadership in multidisci

Psychiatric consultation

Training and education

Clinical assessment & planning

Education

MD/DO or APRN with psychiatry

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Medical Director REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Prevention Services

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not Applicable - Contract Position POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Medical Director provides psychiatric and medical consultation, assessment, training, and treatment recommendations for the START clinical team, therapeutic support staff, community providers, and individuals receiving START services. The position collaborates with treating physicians and hospitals, supports multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning, reviews health needs, contributes to data analysis, and participates in ongoing START network learning.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery

• Provides consultation and training to members of the clinical team and therapeutic supports team.
• Provides onsite consultation and treatment as needed for guests receiving resource center services and therapeutic in-home coaching services.
• Reviews health needs, completes assessments, provides recommendations, and follows up as appropriate.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborates with the primary treating physicians of individuals supported by START and provides clinical recommendations.
• Consults with psychiatric hospitals regarding treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs and provides recommendations.
• Participates in recurring team meetings as needed and contributes medical and psychiatric recommendations.

Monitoring Progress & Responding to Client Needs

• Supports multidisciplinary review of complex clinical and health needs and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Assists with the collection of MEDS assessment data and analyzes the data with START team members.
• Uses assessment findings, treatment response, team input, and available data to inform recommendations.

Client Engagement & Support

• Provides consultation and treatment recommendations that are responsive to the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.
• Supports coordinated, person-centered treatment planning across START, medical, psychiatric, resource center, and in-home services.
• Participates in monthly Clinical Education Team meetings, supporting the Clinical Director with training, multidisciplinary assessment, recommendations, and treatment planning.

Documentation & Compliance

• Documents assessments, consultations, recommendations, treatment, and follow-up in accordance with applicable professional and program requirements.
• Maintains current professional licensure and practices within the scope of the contract and applicable clinical standards.
• Participates in regular START network learning opportunities, including quarterly Medical Director Practice Group sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

ORGANIZATION STANDARDS:

Professionalism and Communication

Demonstrates clear, respectful, and professional communication in both verbal and written interactions, with a focus on collaboration and solution-oriented dialogue. Shares information responsibly and addresses concerns constructively while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor- even in challenging situations.

Time & Priority Management

Effectively manages workload by prioritizing tasks, planning proactively, and addressing challenges to meet deadlines and responsibilities. Maintains a solution-focused approach and professional composure while balancing competing priorities.

Reliability & Accountability & Ownership

Demonstrates dependability by consistently meeting commitments, deadlines, and responsibilities while taking ownership of work and outcomes. Acts with integrity, follows through on obligations, and addresses mistakes proactively to support a culture of accountability and trust.

Adaptability and Change Agility

Demonstrates adaptability by embracing new processes, priorities, and organizational changes with resilience and a willingness to learn. Adjusts work approaches as needed and supports others through change with a constructive, solution-focused mindset.

Organizational Alignment and Mission Focus

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and professional standards while supporting goals and initiatives through actions and attitude. Consistently follows policies and ethical guidelines, maintains confidentiality, and contributes to a culture of professionalism, respect, and service.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• M.D., D.O., or APRN with a specialty in psychiatry and current licensure to practice in the state.
• Extensive experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience addressing co-occurring mental health and medical needs and collaborating with multidisciplinary providers.
• Ability to provide consultation, training, assessment, recommendations, and follow-up in START service settings.

Driver Level: Level 3 - Occasional driving for meetings, training, or non-routine sites.

Position Flexibility: Hybrid - This position follows a hybrid work model, incorporating both onsite and remote work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to thirty to fifty (30-50) pounds
• Climb, Bending, Stooping, Balancing

All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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