Medical Director, Community Behavioral Health

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Founded in 1977, Vinfen is a leading provider of these services, with over 3,500 dedicated employees serving in over 550 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the work of the CBHC medical team including physicians and advanced practice nurses.
• Facilitates cross agency medical team meetings-monitor adherence to program specifications and quality.
• Promotes use of evidence-based practices by medical staff and ensure medical services meet regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations' standards.
• Develops, implements, improves, and monitors policies, practices, systems and infrastructure, including quality improvement and risk management to safely and effectively manage the care provided to Vinfen clients.
• Uses data to manage key metrics, such as prescriber productivity, access to urgent psychopharm, MAT bridging and induction. As needed, identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provides clinical consultation and expertise to all staff.
• Participates and/or facilitates in team and discharge planning meetings, clinical and grand rounds.
• Provides leadership to a Multidisciplinary Treatment Team for treatment planning purposes.
• Participates in Risk Review Meetings and Adverse Event Reviews, as needed.
• Participates in the CBHC Directors’ Committee and additional governance committees as requested.
• Identify opportunities for programmatic initiatives including the development of initiatives to promote the health of individuals and families.
• Review all critical incidents and recommend improvement in policies, practices, and/or corrective actions and follow-up, as needed.
• Prepare an analysis and recommendations based on review of monthly data or critical incidents for Risk Committee.
• Develop and maintain relationships with collaborating agencies and institutions.
• Lead the teams through example to create an environment of inclusivity, learning, cultural and linguistic humility and best practices.
• Participate in external stakeholder meetings such as those with state agencies, EOHHS and MassHealth payers.

Qualifications

• Typical Requirements: Experience with services to individuals with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Ten years’ experience in a related clinical setting, including at least five years in management/administrative role.
• Preferred /Required Education: MD is required.
• Required Certifications/NR: Medical license and board certification in Psychiatry in state of service required. Dual certification in Adult Psychiatry and other related areas, such as Substance Abuse or Child Psychiatry, in state of service preferred. DEA certification to prescribe medication required. Malpractice insurance required.

Pay

USD $307,500.00 - USD $307,500.00 /Yr.