Behavioral Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist

Job DetailsLevelManagementJob LocationGEN Putnam - Putnam, CTRemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelDoctorateSalary RangeUndisclosedTravel PercentageUndisclosedJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionBehavioral Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist (MD/DO)Location: Putnam & Willimantic, CTGenerations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.Behavioral Health Medical Director / Psychiatrist Role:Responsible for providing coordinated psychiatric services to patients utilizing the clinical services of Generations Family Health Center. Clinical services provided shall include routine and crisis adult and pediatric care as assigned. The scope of practice includes evaluation, diagnosis, medication assessments and adjustment, patient education, and treatment planning. The Behavioral Health Medical Director will be knowledgeable about agency and clinical policies, keep all patient information confidential, and shall assume responsibility for the development and realization of an individual ongoing care plan for all patients. As Medical Director for the BH Department, you are medically responsible for the delivery of health care for the Behavioral Health Dept., including direct oversight of the medication management providers. The Behavioral Health Medical Director works closely with the BH Leadership team to reach department and organizational goals. QualificationsQualifications: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school Residency trained from an accredited institution Board certified or eligible in Adult & Child PsychiatryEligible for Connecticut licensure & federal/state-controlled substance licenses Compensation & Benefits:Base salary starting at $266,000+ (compensatory salary based on experience) Exceptional Benefits Include:Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributionsWork from home available upon discussionFive weeks Paid time offNine paid holidaysLoan repayment eligibility through HRSA80% clinical time, 20% administrative/leadership timeFlexibility in patient scheduling, giving consideration to acuity and other variablesFour CME days annually with $1,500 in CME funds and $1,000 in professional development fundsPartner with other clinical leaders in department oversightLead a dynamic team of Behavioral Health Professionals of varying license & experience levelsOpportunity to develop psychiatric teaching partnershipsCollaboration with Clinical Therapist teamDynamic clinical support team including RNs, LPNs & MAsSupport staff for scheduling, referral management & care coordination teamPartner with Medical Department on patient careMalpractice insuranceOn-call covered by therapist team with Medical Director support as needed (minimal, phone only)Employee Assistance ProgramRelocation Assistance for applicable candidatesVisa sponsorship -J1 visa waiver and/or H-1B visa for applicable candidatesReady to Make a Difference?If you're passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and application online at: http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunitiesTo apply by mail, email, or fax, please contact:Generations Family Health Center, Inc. ATTN: Human Resources 40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948 FAX: (860) 456-1293 EMAIL: hr@genhealth.org