SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately 10% of time to be spent on administrative/leadership responsibilities), within Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support Clinic Director in all aspects of the CCBHC’s psychiatric care including evaluation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults, medication, medication assisted treatment, crisis, etc.Provide health assessments, psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for children, adolescents and adults, including medication assisted treatment, i.e., suboxone and vivitrol, and psychotherapy directly and in consultation with CCBHC and primary care staff: prescribe, educate, adjust, and partner in full consumer engagement efforts regarding strategies, outcomes and consequences for Brooklyn and HarlemProvide consultation to psychiatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Fulton and CTI)Liaise with on-site pharmacy: develop protocols, provide consultation and facilitate integrated relationshipAssist Clinic Director in clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practicesCreate, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis, individual needs and level of careCollaborate, consult with all staff, and sign off on treatment plans, particularly for complex cases with other CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunitiesDevelop community and referral partnerships and academic affiliations, including offering CCBHC as an elective for residents; promote the CCBHC’s services; participate in external workgroups and engage the public regarding both the clinic and the organizationProvide consultation in service provision for nurse practitioners and registered nurses at CCBHC clinics (Brooklyn and Harlem)Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetingsPerform other related duties as assignedQualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
NY State Certified Nurse PractitionerBoard Certified Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse PractitionerNew York State appropriate practitioner license and a DEA registrationEnrolled as a Medicaid Provider in NY StateNational Provider ID Number (NPI Number) Experience with underserved populations and direct service to children, adolescents and adults living with serious and persistent mental illnessExperience prescribing buprenorphine and naltrexone
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1-2 years managerial experience in a behavioral treatment setting
Company Overview
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org.
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