Medical Director

Medical Director

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment for individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is "Where Hope and Support Come Together."

Job Description

• Lead the medical team of psychiatrists, nurses, and clinical staff.
• Provide clinical and operational oversight for all psychiatric services.
• Balance administrative leadership, strategic guidance, and direct client care to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive psychiatric services in all WCMHS programs.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Director and other senior leaders to guide the integration of psychiatric care across the agency.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and liaise with the mental health center and local healthcare systems.
• Shape the agency's vision for excellence in client care.
• Foster collaboration with community agencies and drive continuous improvement in mental health services.

Requirements

• M.D. with board certification in Psychiatry and active clinical licensure that is in good standing with the State of Vermont (or be able to obtain).
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Previous leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Authority to prescribe psychotropic and other controlled medications.
• Experience providing best practice and high-quality psychiatric care and addictions treatment to patients.
• Experience with developing strategic plans and program design/management plans.
• Must qualify or be eligible to qualify as Licensed Psychiatric Medical Practitioner in the state of Vermont and must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment.
• Familiarity with Vermont's mental health system and regulations.
• Expert knowledge of psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and 5 Axis DSM V diagnoses.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to integrate strategic plans into a larger organizational system in collaboration with other senior leadership staff.
• Ability to interact well with patients, WCMHS staff, and other professionals.
• Understanding of and commitment to advancing the WCMHS mission and supporting the provision of collaborative and inclusive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services.

Benefits

• This full-time position offers an annualized salary of $200,000 - $260,000.
• Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.