Psychiatric Supervisor - Mental Health Center

The Mental Health Center (MHC) is seeking a psychiatrist with leadership experience to serve as the Psychiatric Supervisor within their Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This position provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment services for a diverse population in Minneapolis and surrounding Hennepin County communities, while managing the medical program in compliance with CCBHC guidelines.

Candidates interested in the National Health Service Corps should note that the Mental Health Center is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Health care providers serving underserved communities may be eligible for scholarship and loan repayment programs through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

About the role

In this position, you will:

• Manage the medical program to ensure compliance with CCBHC guidelines.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric assessment and treatment, including medication management for clients with mental illness, particularly those with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD).
• Offer psychiatric consultation and care coordination to other providers as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts aimed at equity and disparity reduction.
• Supervise and support psychiatric nurse practitioners (NP) and psychiatrists (MD) by establishing performance expectations, overseeing service delivery, evaluating team and individual results, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Identify, lead, and manage clinic-wide initiatives related to clinical quality and best practices, including developing goals, work plans, timelines, and organizational protocols such as a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan.
• Develop plans, policies, and procedures, and evaluate outcomes for programs and services.
• Manage provider transfer requests by supporting client needs while prioritizing clinical quality and urgent lab requests in collaboration with the nursing supervisor.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical and behavioral health care, including SUD treatment within the CCBHC model, and provide guidance to support service integration and coordination.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies aligned with county goals, mission, and core values for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of medicine with an M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Completion of an approved internship and formal residency.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of Minnesota and eligibility for board certification in psychiatry.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional experience as a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting within the last five years.
• Experience in a community mental health clinic, with safety net populations, and/or a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
• Experience supervising, developing, and directing staff managing caseloads within a team.
• Experience supporting and developing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services.
• Experience establishing protocols aligned with screening recommendations for HIV, viral hepatitis, CCBHC-required primary care screenings, and other clinically indicated health indicators across age groups.
• Experience working with patients from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Candidates fluent in another language in addition to English, particularly Hmong, Somali, or Spanish, are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

Schedule

This position is located at the Mental Health Center, 2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., with some early evening hours possible. No weekend, overnight, or holiday shifts are required. Hybrid work schedules may be offered after a successful probationary period.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Pay

This is a benefit-earning position offering a range between 0.6 (24 hours per week) to 1.0 (40 hours per week) full-time equivalent, based on interest and availability. Experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.

About the Mental Health Center

The Mental Health Center is licensed by the state of Minnesota and staffed by psychiatrists, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, and other health care professionals. The MHC provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, as well as children, youth, and families, many of whom are involved with Child Protection or Juvenile Justice. With CCBHC certification, the MHC has advanced its goals of service excellence and the provision of personalized, coordinated, equitable care.

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Employees work to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for residents and communities. All jobs align with the mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all. The county offers a combination of competitive benefits and a positive workplace culture, including meaningful work, competitive pay, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth.