Associate Medical Director, Med-Psych (Part-Time - 20 hours per week)

About the role

Accompany Health Med-Psych Associate Medical Directors (AMDs) are key clinical leaders supporting patients and care teams across our Standard and Complex Care models. You will work with health advocates, physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists to deliver coordinated, whole-person care for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the psychiatric consultant for Psych APCs and Behavioral Health Clinicians (LCSWs/LPCs) within the Collaborative Care and Bridge Care models, including clinical supervision and participation in BH Case Conferences.

• Provide psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for select BH referrals.

• Oversee evidence-based medication management for a full range of DSM-5 conditions, including prescribing controlled substances per the Collaborative Practice Agreement.

• Partner with the BH Manager and psychiatric APCs to ensure effective panel management, timely follow-ups, treatment-to-target adjustments, and safe program graduation.

• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and coordinate with external PCPs and psychiatrists to align treatment plans.

• Conduct in-depth chart reviews and data analysis to ensure appropriate clinical care plans addressing root causes of avoidable IP/ED utilization and total cost of care, accurate diagnosis, coding, and evidence-based treatment aligned with AH guidelines, completion of preventive care and closure of HEDIS quality gaps through orders, outreach, and patient education.

• Regularly review high-risk patients and recent IP/ED utilizers to optimize care plans and reduce avoidable utilization.

• Create and maintain Complex Care Plans for highest-needs patients in partnership with BH leadership.

• Collaborate with APC Managers on hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of clinical team members.

• Contribute to educational content development and strengthen relationships/workflows with network providers and community partners.

• Provide direct medical and psychiatric care for patients in the Bridge and Advanced Behavioral Health programs.

• Deliver indirect care through BH Case Conferences and treatment recommendations to APCs.

• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.

• Lead or support pilots to enhance the care model and guide broader implementation when successful.

• Contribute to product and technology tool development, including design, testing, and implementation.

• Model organizational values and foster a culture of accountability.

• Travel off-site quarterly for clinical shared services or operations meetings as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you a fit for the team

• Holistic Care: Committed to serving patients with behavioral and medical needs, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to complex, historically underserved populations.
• Mission-Driven: Motivated by caring for patients with co-occurring chronic and behavioral health conditions within an integrated, multidisciplinary, home- and virtually-enabled care model.
• People Leader: Strong communicator who can inspire, guide, and develop multidisciplinary teams; passionate about coaching both clinicians and non-clinicians.
• Team Player: Collaborative, hands-on, and effective across diverse functions and roles.
• Creative Problem-Solver: Thrives in fast-paced environments, able to think innovatively, multitask, and prioritize across competing needs.
• Innovator: Energized by shaping and advancing new care delivery models for vulnerable populations.

Desired skills and experience

• Required MD or DO in Psychiatry with dual Board Certification in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Fellowship in consult liaison Psychiatry a plus.
• Fellowship/additional training or experience in addiction medicine a plus.
• Comfort and experience in managing both psychiatric and medical needs for patients.
• Active Medical License in state of employment and willingness to obtain additional licensure as requested.
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams, supervising clinical team members, and have held leadership and/or administrative roles in clinical organizations or other innovative care models.
• Experience with change management and process improvement theory, techniques and practical application.
• Experience using a metrics-driven approach to analyze cost, quality, and satisfaction data to drive clinical strategy and program redesign.
• Comfort with working in an electronic medical record.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license and access to an insured vehicle for daily use.
• PREFERRED: 3+ years in an outpatient mental health practice and/or primary care setting.
• PREFERRED: Experience / additional training in Collaborative Care models.
• PREFERRED: Experience supervising Advanced Practice Clinicians.
• PREFERRED: Experience working in value-based care setting and/or managed care, including how to appropriately assess STARS/HEDIS measures, accurately and appropriately diagnose and code clinical comorbidities, and identify clinical care gaps.

For Patient Facing Roles

• To keep our patients, communities and each other safe, you'll be required to comply with Accompany Health’s medical clearance requirements, including completing a TB screen and providing proof of immunity or vaccination for certain conditions.