Medical Director (Full-Time or Part-Time options Available) at Corsica River Mental Health Services Inc

Centreville, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

148.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Psychiatric Services, Medication Management, Supervision, Performance Evaluations, Preceptor, Recruitment, Training, Crisis Intervention, EHR Documentation, HIPAA Compliance, Coordination Of Care, Psychopharmacologic Treatment, Collaboration, Communication, Time Management

Industry

Description

Description Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. (CRMHS) is seeking a qualified and compassionate psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner to serve as our Medical Director, providing both clinical leadership and direct psychiatric services to clients within our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC). For candidates seeking full-time employment, this role may also include providing psychiatric services as a prescriber on our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. Option 1 – Part-Time (20 hours/week) Medical Director Only This option includes both clinical leadership responsibilities and direct outpatient psychiatric services within the OMHC. Option 2 – Full-Time (40 hours/week) Medical Director (20 hours/week) + ACT Program Prescriber (20 hours/week) This option combines outpatient psychiatric services and agency-wide clinical leadership with direct patient care on the ACT team. Position Summary: The Medical Director provides direction and oversight for medical and clinical staff while also evaluating, diagnosing, and treating clients, including prescribing medication and coordinating behavioral health care. This role ensures high-quality, culturally competent services and compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. For full-time candidates, the role additionally includes direct psychiatric services within the ACT program using a multidisciplinary, community-based treatment model. Key Responsibilities: Medical Director (All options) 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 ACT Program Prescriber (Full-Time Option Only) 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 Additional 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 FULL TIME PERKS: Team oriented culture! Be Healthy: 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! Plan for the future: 403 B with company contribution after 2 years of employment. Continued Learning: 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. Rest and Relax: Competitive leave package! Make an impact: Mission-driven community Health organization, opportunity to shape clinical services and treatment standards, meaningful impact serving individual swith serious mental illness Requirements 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. Education & Licensure Requirements 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 Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness strongly preferred

Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight for medical and clinical staff, establishing standards of care, and conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescribing medication. For full-time staff, this also involves direct psychiatric services within the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program.