Part-Time Medical Director – Mental Health, Substance Use

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation of outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services in New Jersey, with the potential to extend into intensive outpatient and residential addiction treatment.

• Initially concentrate on clinical planning, documentation for licensing, and the development of policies.

• Provide medical leadership, conduct chart reviews, participate in virtual case conferences, consult with treating clinicians, and oversee quality improvement efforts.

• Evaluate proposed services and the age range of patients.

• Create admission criteria, clinical policies, medication protocols, and procedures for emergencies and referrals.

• Aid in the recruitment of clinical staff.

• Provide credentials necessary for medical director designation and payer enrollment.

• Set up suitable supervision or collaboration arrangements.

• Ensure agreed-upon clinical availability is maintained.

• Offer patient appointments and prescribing services only if separately agreed upon.

• Define the scope, coverage plan, and compensation for additional programs or locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO with a valid, unrestricted medical license in New Jersey.

• Capable of fulfilling medical director qualifications for each assigned program.

• Psychiatry board certification or eligibility is preferred.

• Documented experience and qualifications in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry relevant to the assigned services.

• Proven experience in outpatient clinical leadership, electronic documentation, and quality assurance practices.

• Possess appropriate DEA and New Jersey controlled substance credentials as required for assigned duties.

• Must have payer participation eligibility and suitable malpractice arrangements in place prior to engagement.

• Preferred qualifications include New Jersey facility licensing and Medicaid enrollment experience.

• Preferred experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential addiction leadership.

• Preferred experience working with psychiatric nurse practitioners.

• Preferred experience with children and adolescents where applicable.

• Submit a CV along with New Jersey credentials, board certifications, relevant program experience, patient age groups served, availability, current clinical leadership commitments, and proposed startup and monthly fees.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work for administrative and consultation tasks.

• Flexible part-time scheduling within the agreed-upon coverage needs.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical programs.

• Negotiable compensation based on qualifications, responsibilities, and hours worked.

• Separate pricing in a written agreement for startup work, ongoing oversight, and patient care.