Medical Director- Behavioral Health

The Medical Director of Behavioral Health (Psychiatrist) is responsible for the general oversight and overall direction of Behavioral Health Service. The Medical Director will perform psychiatric evaluations using a biopsychosocial framework which infuses cultural humility and structural competency to develop treatment strategies that promote health equity for historically marginalized and historically oppressed communities. Additionally, the Medical Director will utilize evidence-based psychopharmacological management strategies, will collaborate and consult with the staff of medical doctors, mid-level practitioners including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and mental health professionals providing psychotherapy services to clientsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe following duties are mandatory requirements of the job:Conducts psychiatric evaluationsCompletes psychiatric reportsReviews and approves treatment plans for all clientsRecommends treatment strategies for all patients including evidenced- based psychopharmacology strategies and evidence-based psychotherapeutic approachesConducts psycho-pharmacological sessions with clientsDocuments all encounters in the electronic health recordProvides in-service trainingLeads mental health rounds Contribute knowledge and practical experience to enhance an Article 31 licensed mental health program Leads group psychotherapy sessions with clients when possible Attends Morning Rounds and 'Care Plan" meetings when possibleParticipates in professional and competency development via appropriate training and workshopsDuties as assigned by the direct supervisorLeads the High-Risk Rounds and recommends risk mitigation strategies for Behavioral Health ClientsParticipates in the IRCResponsible for recruiting and hiring of behavioral health staffCreates Community Engagement Strategies to improve Mental Health AwarenessProvides Clinical and Administrative oversight to Behavioral Health StaffReviews Notes, Reports, and Records created by Psychiatric StaffParticipates in the education and training of behavioral health trainees and internsexternsComplete Performance EvaluationsEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONPsychiatrist (MD) degree with a minimum of 5 years working directly with clients. New York State license, DEA registration, BLSCPR certification, Board Certification. A minimum of 3 years providing clinical supervision of other psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, fellows, or psychiatric nurse practitioners with at least one of the years in a community setting.SPECIAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEExperience with electronic medical record system (eCW preferred, but not required)Experience in Addiction Medicine a plusExperience with HIVAIDS and unhoused populationsSpanish speaking is a plusKnowledgeable of and comfortable practicing harm reduction principles in a multi-serve community-based organization.Experience creating culturally responsiverelevant treatment strategies for clients

Created: 2025-01-29