Medical Director

Connections Health Solutions

Leesburg1w ago

Seniority: Lead

About the role

<div style="text-align: left;">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</div> <div> </div> <div>Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.  </div> <div> </div> <div>Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.  </div> <div> </div> <div>Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.  </div> <div> </div> <div>We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. </div> <div> </div> <div>We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. </div> <div> </div> What You'll Do:   The Medical Director performs administrative functions and serves as a key leader for the facility.  Directs care through identification and implementation of treatment approaches and guidelines for the facility. Leads, coordinates, and provides medical/clinical services to specified individuals within the facility.     <ul style="margin-top: 0in;"> <li>Performs medical review of all clinical practices, including safety protocols. </li> <li>Functions as site representative/clinical leader regarding clinical care and practices for regulatory agencies, facility and external stakeholders. </li> <li>Facilitates direct clinical care for at least 50% of the work week. Acts as a point of clinical contact and supervisory role in-person or by telecommunication at all hours of the day/week (PTO excluded). Serves as an Administrator on Call for the Leadership Team.  </li> <li>Provides clinical guidance to clinical services staff for escalated clinical cases. Serves as a point of contact at all hours of the day/week. </li> <li>Ensures professional conduct and manages conflict resolution of Clinical Services staff.  Reviews, participates in, and engages in corrective actions as indicated.  </li> <li>Responsible for interviewing, hiring, creating an on-boarding process, and termination of Clinical Services staff. </li> <li>Participate in occasional on-call duties. </li> <li>Provide formal supervision and oversight of mid-level providers (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants) as their collaborating physician. </li> <li>Participates in the facility Leadership Team, which is responsible for the development and implementation of processes that support the strategic mission of the company. </li> <li>Serves as the attending psychiatrist to specified individuals. Completes initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, and discharge planning including medical, psychological, social, behavioral and developmental aspects of the individual’s care, treatment, and services. </li> <li>Collaborates with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. </li> <li>Serves on the Medical Executive Committee as well as other committees when clinical expertise is required.  </li> <li>Provides oversight, mentorship, and clinical leadership to a team of 15+ midlevel providers, ensuring high-quality and consistent patient care.</li> <li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> What You'll Bring: <ul> <li>Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine</li> <li>Completion of approved psychiatric residency training programs, in the delivery of mental health treatment of children, adolescents, and/or adults</li> <li>3 years of post-residency psychiatric care experience</li> <li>Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine</li> <li>Board Certificated</li> <li>Unrestricted DEA permit</li> <li>Addiction-credentialed physician or physician with experience or training in addiction medicine</li> <li>The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment</li> <li>Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role</li> <li>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check</li> <li>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search</li> <li>State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance</li> </ul> It would be great if you had: <ul> <li>Prior administrative experience</li> <li>Knowledge and experience with DBHDS and DMAS regulations</li> </ul> What We Offer:   Full-time only: <ul> <li>Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</li> <li>CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</li> <li>Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</li> <li>401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)</li> <li>Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays</li> <li>Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</li> </ul> All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): <ul> <li>Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</li> <li>After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"> <h2>EEO Statement</h2> Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.  </div>

Perks & benefits

401k
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension Matching

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