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Position Overview:

Location: C Train Brooklyn, New York 11238

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Associate Medical Director will provide psychiatric and administrative services (approximately 15%

of time to be spent on administrative/leadership responsibilities), within Certified Community

Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee 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 Harlem

• Provides supervision 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

relationship

• Lead clinical quality improvement projects and assist in implementation of innovative clinic practices

• Create, implement, and assess treatment processes and procedures e.g., those based on diagnosis,

individual needs and level of care

• Collaborate, consult with all staff, and sign off on treatment plans, particularly for complex cases

• With other CCBHC leadership, assess, plan and implement staff development opportunities

• Develop 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 organization

• Provide coverage in service provision for nurse practitioners and registered nurses

• Participate in agency Incident Review Committee meetings

• Perform other related duties as assigned

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• NY State Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Board Certified Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• New York State appropriate practitioner license and a DEA registration

• Enrolled as a Medicaid Provider in NY State

• National Provider ID Number (NPI Number)

• 3-5 years managerial experience in a behavioral treatment setting

• Experience with underserved populations and direct service to children, adolescents and adults

living with serious and persistent mental illness

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• M.D., Board Certified in Psychiatry

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 .

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