Medical Director - Psychiatry

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. is seeking an Associate Medical Director for Psychiatry to lead the behavioral health services within the CMHC and to collaborate across care teams in Aspire’s integrated “whole health” delivery system.

You will guide clinical programs, supervise psychiatry staff, and ensure quality outcomes. The role requires MD/DO, board certification, and extensive leadership experience in community health settings, with a focus on integrated care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD/DO graduate with medical licensure in Indiana and board eligibility/Certification.
• Minimum five years clinical practice with two years in leadership/administrative roles.
• Experience in a Community Mental Health Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Services at the CMHC.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to develop and evaluate whole person care.
• Monitor quality measures and standards for FQHC certification.
• Lead planning and implementation of clinical programs aligned with mission.
• Participate in leadership and clinical teams per Aspire Indiana Health by-laws.
• Provide direct patient care and coordinate cross-disciplinary care.
• Deliver medical and clinical direction, supervision, and staff training.
• Diagnose and treat patients in person, via telehealth, and phone for routine/urgent care.
• Prescribe medications within professional standards and refer when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited School of Medicine or equivalent (FCFMG)

5+ years practicing medicine with 2+ years leadership/clinical admin experience

Community Mental Health Center experience preferred

Job description

Overview

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive "whole health" services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers throughout Central Indiana serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

A pivotal role in Aspire’s mission to provide integrated services, the Associate Medical Director for Psychiatry will work directly with the Medical leadership, leading, informing, and representing psychiatric medical staff within Aspire’s "whole health" care delivery system and continuum. This position will fulfill the role of medical director of Aspire’s Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) and work closely with primary care, nursing and other medical specialties. Working with leadership, this position will evaluate and consider actionable data; collaboratively determine patient outcomes to be targeted; develop processes of care that result in improved patient outcomes, and actively work toward integrated practices across the CMHC and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

• Provide leadership as the Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Services provided by Aspire’s Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)


• Work collaboratively with clinical leadership in developing, implementing and evaluating Aspire’s "whole person" care model


• Work with clinical leadership to monitor quality measures for care providers, as well as standards for Aspire’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) certification


• Provide leadership in the planning and implementation of clinical programs consistent with Aspire's mission and values


• Participate as an active member of the leadership and clinical team in accordance with the by-laws of Aspire Indiana Health


• Provide direct patient care services and coordinate care with other medical leadership, in accordance with the mission and goals of Aspire Indiana Health


• Provide medical and clinical direction, supervision and training to psychiatric physicians and mid-level practitioners, including serving as a collaborator or consultative psychiatrist for primary care and mid-level psychiatric providers, including availability for consultation in patient care


• Perform medical diagnosis and treatment for patients at Aspire Indiana Health in accordance with standards of psychiatry via in-person, virtual and telephonic services for routine, urgent, crisis, on call and consultation services


• Prescribe medications for diagnosed psychiatric conditions that are in compliance with professional standards


• Recommend appropriate referrals for specialty care, emergent care, or hospitalization for services not provided within Aspire Indiana Health

Education/Experience

• MD/DO from an accredited School of Medicine or equivalent (FCFMG)


• Minimum of five (5) years experience practicing medicine and at least two (2) years of leadership and clinical administrative experience required


• Experience within a Community Mental Health Center setting preferred

Licensure

• Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required


• Must be recognized as a Medical Doctor (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with Prescriptive Authority and possess an unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Indiana


• Possession of an X-waiver, highly preferred


• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and State of Indiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) required


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required


• Must meet credentialing requirements of affiliated hospitals and health system

Benefits

Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)


• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics


• Health Savings Account


• Group Dental and Vision Plans


• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations


• Employee Wellness Program


• Group Life, AD&D Insurance


• Long Term Disability


• Short Term Disability


• Paid-Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Bereavement


• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program

*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org , and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page . Or check out our Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.