Medical Director

Job Title: Medical Director

Job Summary:

CASES is seeking a Medical Director to support the Clinic and its operations. The Medical Director will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of psychiatric care are met. Their responsibilities will include managing and supervising psychiatric services, developing comprehensive policies and procedures, and collaborating closely with clinical and administrative leaders to enhance patient care, staff competence, and overall staff morale.

Additionally, the Medical Director will provide direct patient care and work alongside the Program Director to establish an exceptional psychiatric training program. This role is integral to the clinic's success, as it will shape the quality of patient care and the professional development of psychiatric staff.

If you have the expertise and passion for leading and developing psychiatric services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $212,000

Shift/Hours: Work days are negotiable but they are at minimum 3 (8) hours days

Workplace Flexibility:

This position is Hybrid: Positions for which staff can work from a remote (home or another suitable space) one day per week or more (in a typical week) as by leadership. Occasional travel required between clinic offices.

What you will be doing:

• Supervise psychiatric providers (psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners)
• Recruitment and retention of high quality, mission-driven psychiatric providers
• Create, implement, and monitor adherence to policies related to psychiatric services such as medication prescribing, monitoring for side effects, integration with other medical services, and psychotherapy for those interested
• Review and revise the psychiatric documentation in the clinic's electronic medical record
• Management/oversight of the implementation of buprenorphine/naloxone prescribing
• In collaboration with clinic leadership, implementation and proper execution of telepsychiatry services for select patient encounters
• Participation and leadership in regular clinic meetings, including high risk rounds, staff meetings, budget and operational meetings, and clinic leadership meetings
• Serve as the clinic liaison to the city's psychiatric hospitals (both acute and state) and CPEP/emergency rooms
• Participate in regular supervision and strategic planning sessions with the Chief Medical Officer
• In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, design, build, implement and supervise psychiatric and psychiatric NP training programs
• Serve as the clinical lead for the Incident Review Committee
• At least 70% of their time per week dedicated to direct patient care unless otherwise directed by senior leadership

What we are looking for:

• Board certified PMHNP (PNP), M.D., or D.O. degree with active New York State license in good standing
• Graduate of ACGME-accredited psychiatry training program if applicable
• ABPN Board-certified or equivalent certification of competence
• At least two years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical formulation, and treatment skills
• Strong leadership abilities and flexibility to work successfully with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff
• MAT-waivered or ability to receive waiver within 3 months of hire
• Experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system preferred

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off - starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%
• Employee Referral Program
• Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by the CASES

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.