Mental Health Medical Director

About the role

The Mental Health Medical Director provides psychiatric, medical, and administrative oversight to the Behavioral Health Division which includes Mental Health and Substance Use services. Duties will include direct supervision of psychiatrists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other staff as assigned as well as program development and practice improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of psychiatrists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other staff as assigned
• Program development and practice improvement
• Oversight of medication supplies, supply ordering and liaising with local Pharmacies
• Quality assurance oversight in compliance with federal and state law, as well as community standards of practice
• Represent the Division in psychiatrically related matters, including managed care issues with hospitals, utilization management, scheduling structure for psychiatric staff, urgent appointment response systems, and overall policy and protocol
• See clients or provide medication prescription renewals based on reasonable medical risk management practice
• Recruit and retain physicians, mid-level practitioners and other staff as needed
• Provide overall education and cross-training on topics related to mental health, addiction, and integrated physical health best practices in coordination with other Divisions, stakeholders, community groups and advocacy organizations

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board certification in Psychiatry
• Experience in providing psychiatric, medical, and administrative oversight to Behavioral Health Division
• Ability to supervise and manage a team of professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to mental health and substance use

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working with managed care organizations and hospitals
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Experience in managing budgets and resources
• Experience in cross-training and educating staff on best practices

Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided in the recruitment brochure.

Pay

$371,817.12 - $451,946.04 Annually

Schedule

Full-Time