Associate Medical Director

SCOPE OF ROLE:The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately 15% of time to be spent on administrative/leadership responsibilities), within Certified CommunityBehavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Oversee all aspects of the CCBHC's psychiatric care including evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, medication, medication assisted treatment, crisis, etc.• Provide health assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management services forchildren, adolescents and adults, including medication assisted treatment, i.e., suboxone and vivitrol, and psychotherapy directly and in consultation with CCBHC and primary care staff: prescribe, educate, adjust, and partner in full consumer engagement efforts regarding strategies, outcomes and consequences for Brooklyn and Harlem• Provides supervision to psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Fulton and CTI)• Liaise with on-site pharmacy: develop protocols, provide consultation and facilitate integratedrelationship• Lead clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practices• Create, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis,individual needs and level of care• Collaborate, consult with all staff, and sign off on treatment plans, particularly for complex cases• With other CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunities• Develop community and referral partnerships and academic affiliations, including offering CCBHC as an elective for residents; promote the CCBHC's services; participate in external workgroups andengage the public regarding both the clinic and the organization• Provide coverage in service provision for nurse practitioners and registered nurses• Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetings• Perform other related duties as assignedREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• NY State Certified Nurse Practitioner• Board Certified Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner• New York State appropriate practitioner license and a DEA registration• Enrolled as a Medicaid Provider in NY State• National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)• 2-3 years of MAT experience and providing medications for minors. • 3-5 years managerial experience in a behavioral treatment setting• Experience with underserved populations and direct service to children, adolescents and adultsliving with serious and persistent mental illnessPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• M.D., Board Certified in PsychiatryWe offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Created: 2025-02-07