Active medical license or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states
Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions
Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs)
Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services
Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services
Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across home-based and facility-based programs
Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care
Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions
Collaborate with medical leadership to improve behavioral health outcomes
Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across services
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners
Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program for diverse patient populations
Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment through telehealth and in-home visits
Benefits
Opportunity to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program
Engagement in meaningful clinical work while mentoring clinicians
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Focus on innovative care models like Collaborative Care and Tele-behavioral health
Supportive environment for professional development and leadership opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Associate Medical Director will work closely with primary care providers, care management teams, and executive leadership to build and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program serving: • Homebound patients • Assisted living residents • Patients with dementia and cognitive impairment • Patients with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys building programs, improving systems of care, and mentoring clinicians, while maintaining meaningful clinical engagement.
Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership • Provide clinical leadership for behavioral health services across Intention Healthcare's home-based and facility-based programs • Develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health care models integrated with primary care and long-term care • Establish clinical protocols and treatment pathways for psychiatric and behavioral conditions common in medically complex populations • Collaborate with medical leadership and facility partners to improve behavioral health outcomes • Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across behavioral health services
Clinical Supervision • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers • Review complex cases and support treatment planning • Lead regular case review meetings and interdisciplinary discussions • Ensure providers are practicing according to evidence-based behavioral health standards
Program Development
Design and scale a comprehensive behavioral health program supporting both home-based and facility-based patients
Develop care models addressing:
Depression and anxiety
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
Serious mental illness
Substance use disorders
Caregiver stress and behavioral health needs
Support implementation of programs such as:
Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Behavioral health integration
Tele-behavioral health services
Work with operations and technology teams to develop scalable workflows and documentation processes
Direct Patient Care • Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients through telehealth, in-home visits, and facility-based care • Manage complex psychiatric cases in collaboration with primary care providers and facility staff • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as appropriate
Collaboration
Work closely with:
Primary care providers
Behavioral health clinicians
Care management teams
Social workers
Family caregivers • Provide education and guidance to interdisciplinary teams on behavioral health topics
Qualifications
Required • MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry • Active medical license (or ability to obtain licensure in relevant states) • Experience treating adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions • Experience supervising behavioral health clinicians (e.g., NPs, PAs, etc.) • Familiarity with documentation and billing requirements for behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluation and management services, psychotherapy codes, and behavioral health integration models • Understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations for behavioral health services in outpatient, home-based, and long-term care settings • Strong interest in integrated care models that combine behavioral health with primary care
Preferred • Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care psychiatry • Experience with Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or Behavioral Health Integration • Experience with home-based care or telehealth • Leadership or program development experience • Familiarity with value-based care models
