Behavioral Health Medical Director

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer (CBHO), the CARES Medical Director provides clinical leadership and consultation. The role is multidimensional and includes the direction and oversight of clinical services as well as administrative and educational oversight related to the care of the patients served. In addition, the medical director assures the clinical actions taken by the CARES team meets standards of quality medical and psychiatric care, including integration of physical healthcare, mental health, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. CARES medical director oversight is a cooperative effort requiring other CARES clinicians and staff to work together for effective treatment and service delivery. Therefore, the medical director must have a collaborative and unified approach to working with CARES leadership and team. Essential Functions of the Job: In coordination with the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the CARES Medical Director will be responsible for the medical component of care and integrating mental health, substance use, and primary care. The specific responsibilities include the following: By licensure, training...