The medical director within our community behavioral health services organization is responsible for providing medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals with mental health needs. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for clients, addressing both their physical and mental well-being. 

• Conduct thorough medical assessment and examinations of clients with mental health concerns to diagnose and identify underlying medical conditions. 

• Develop and implement treatment plans that integrate medical and psychiatric care, taking into consideration clients' mental health conditions and medication needs. 

• Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness, adjusting dosages and treatment plans as necessary. 

• Collaborate closely with psychiatric, therapist, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to ensure coordinated care and holistic treatment approaches. 

• Participate in case conferences and treatment planning meetings to discuss client progress, medications management, and overall care strategies. 

• Provide medical education to clients and their families about the effects, benefits and potential side effects of prescribed medication. 

• Offer crisis intervention and immediate medical support in emergency situations, working to stabilized clients during mental health crises. 

• Document all client interactions, medical assessments, treatment protocols and health research to provide the highest quality care. 

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in both medicine and mental health care. 

• Medical doctor degree (m.d.) from accredited medical school. 

• Board certification in psychiatric or relevant medical speciality. 

• State medical license in good standing.

• Experience in providing medical care to individuals with mental health or behavioral health needs. 

• Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, treatment modalities, and best practices in integrated mental health care. 

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, clients and their families. 

• Emphaty, compassion and a strong commitment to the well-being of individuals with mental health challenges. 

• Ability to make informed and timely clinical decisions, especially in crisis situations.

• Proficiency in electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and record-keeping.