Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health Department (Hybrid)

About the role

The Associate Medical Director will work closely with primary care providers, care management teams, and executive leadership to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program serving Homebound patients, assisted living residents, patients with dementia and cognitive impairment, and patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across Intention Healthcare’s home-based and facility-based programs
• Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long-term care
• Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions common in medically complex populations
• Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers
• Review complex cases and support treatment planning
• Lead regular case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions
• Ensure providers are practicing according to evidence-based behavioral health standards
• Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both home-based and facility-based patients
• Develop care models addressing Depression and anxiety, Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, Serious mental illness, Substance use disorders, Caregiver stress and behavioral health needs
• Support implementation of programs such as Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and Behavioral health integration
• Work with operations and technology teams to develop scalable workflows and documentation processes
• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care
• Manage complex psychiatric cases in collaboration with primary care providers and facility staff
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health topics

Requirements

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states)
• Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions
• Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs, etc.)
• Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration models
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services in outpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings
• Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry
• Preferred: Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration
• Preferred: Experience with home-based care or telehealth
• Preferred: Leadership or program development experience
• Preferred: Familiarity with value-based care models

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits

Essen Health Care is committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits package, which may include bonuses and incentives.

Pay

Salary may reflect bonuses and incentives.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will vary based on the needs of the program and the individual's qualifications.