Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health dept

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

• Familiarity with value-based care models

Skills

• Strong clinical leadership skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

Essen Health Care offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.