Medical Director/ ACT Program Prescriber (Full-Time)

Corsica River Mental Health Services Inc • Centreville, MD

19h

About The Position

Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. (CRMHS) is seeking a qualified and compassionate psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner to serve in a dual role as Medical Director (50%) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program Prescriber (50%). This position combines agency-wide clinical leadership with direct service delivery to individuals with serious mental illness through our ACT program.
Role Structure
This is a full-time dual role position designed to support both clinical leadership and direct patient care. The Medical Director will allocate approximately 50% of their time to agency-wide medical and clinical oversight within our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC), and 50% of their time providing psychiatric services as a prescriber on our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This structure allows for strong clinical leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in client care.

Requirements

• Meet CRMHS credentialing and privileging standards
• Strong collaboration, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Computer proficiency for EHR documentation
• Pass agency background check
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Use of personal vehicle with minimum 100/300/50 liability coverage when required
• Medical Director must have formal training as a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Mental Health specialty or a Medical Doctor with Psychiatry specialty, licensed under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, able to practice legally in Maryland.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) or Medical Doctor (MD/DO) with Psychiatry specialty
• Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland
• Board certified by a national body
• Professional Liability Insurance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for medical and clinical staff
• Establish and maintain standards of care, diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing practices
• Provide supervision and performance evaluations for prescribers as assigned
• Serve as preceptor for psychiatric nurse practitioner students
• Participate in agency leadership, management, and clinical meetings
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development of clinical staff
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention services (on-site and/or telehealth)
• Ensure compliance with EHR documentation standards, CRISP, CMS/Meaningful Use, HIPAA, and Maryland regulations
• Maintain required billable hours and productivity expectations
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and community partners
• Plan for continuity of medication management during scheduled absences
• Provide psychopharmacologic treatment and medication management for ACT clients
• Conduct monthly assessments of symptoms, medication response, and side effects
• Provide brief therapy and medication education using shared decision-making
• Participate in daily ACT team meetings proportionate to assigned hours
• Collaborate with Team Leader, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Coordinate care with inpatient providers during hospitalizations
• Provide psychiatric backup to the ACT program after hours and on weekends as assigned
• Assist with crisis response and stabilization services
• Complete all documentation in accordance with COMAR, Meaningful Use, and agency policies
• Maintain client confidentiality and required productivity standards
• Provide services in community-based settings as needed

Benefits

• Employee Health Insurance Premium 100% paid by CRMHS, with low cost for dental and vision insurance options, as well as other supplemental options.
• Our Employee Assistance Program provides free and confidential support 24/7/365, whether you need support to overcome a challenge, coaching on how to practice self-care, motivation to take action towards your goals, or just someone to talk to!
• 403 B with company contribution after 2 years of employment.
• Educational assistance and training opportunities to include 3 paid training days a year.
• We are an approved National Health Service Corps site which provides opportunity to anyone enrolled in NHSC LRP.
• Competitive leave package!
• Mission-driven community Health organization, opportunity to shape clinical services and treatment standards, meaningful impact serving individual swith serious mental illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees