Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services
About The Position
The Medical Director provides psychiatric leadership, direct clinical care, and medical oversight for Behavioral Health Services (BHS). This role delivers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation while shaping policies, procedures, and quality standards across the outpatient behavioral health continuum. The Medical Director collaborates closely with BHS leadership to expand and optimize in‑person and telehealth psychiatric services for clients with both private and public insurance. Client populations range from early childhood through adulthood and present with mild to severe behavioral health needs.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. with an active license to practice medicine in Michigan
- Board certification in child psychiatry with full prescribing authority
- Minimum 5 years of experience treating both child and adult populations
- Knowledge of the Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health System
- Demonstrated experience in psychiatric leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma‑informed leadership and clinical decision‑making
- Competence working within complex psychiatric service delivery systems
- Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to serve diverse populations
- Ability to maintain ethical, professional, and confidentiality standards
- Clinical expertise in treating children, adults, and individuals with co‑occurring substance use disorders
- Proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic medical records
- Ability to manage clients with mild, moderate, and severe behavioral health needs
- Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Substance Abuse Certification preferred
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education, conferences, and clinical training
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication reviews, and complete all required documentation.
- Prescribe and monitor medications; order and interpret laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
- Provide services across modalities based on client needs and agency contracts.
- Review and approve behavior treatment plans as needed.
- Offer consultation and guidance to clinicians across disciplines.
- Oversee the delivery and integration of psychiatric services across programs.
- Assist in creating and refining protocols for psychiatric and medical service delivery.
- Assess the quality, appropriateness, and compliance of psychiatric and medical services.
- Establish expectations and responsibilities for psychiatric care within the clinic.
- Conduct regular psychiatric/medical staff meetings.
- Participate in compliance, root‑cause analysis, and BTC meetings.
- Provide in‑service training for clinicians.
- Recruit, select, and supervise psychiatric staff (including NPs and residents).
- Coordinate peer review and participate in performance evaluations.
- Participate in QI initiatives and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Support compliance audits and corrective action planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
