*Job Overview*

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Psychiatrist / Medical Director to lead our Community Behavioral Health programs, including the Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CABHA) services and Community Support Team (CST). This pivotal role combines clinical expertise with executive leadership, overseeing the delivery of exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for mental health treatment, strong management skills, and a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, research, and practice management. Join us to make a meaningful impact on community health through innovative clinical leadership and strategic program development.

*Duties*

* Provide medical leadership and consultation regarding behavioral health service delivery, medical necessity, clinical risk, and coordination of care.
* Consult with clinical staff regarding complex psychiatric presentations, co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions, medication-related concerns, and other cases requiring physician-level input.
* Review and/or sign service orders and other clinical documentation when physician authorization is required and sufficient clinical information has been provided.
* Participate in review of significant clinical incidents, hospitalizations, adverse trends, high-risk cases, and quality or safety concerns when physician consultation is appropriate.
* Assist with the development, review, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, protocols, quality-improvement initiatives, and risk-management practices.
* Support coordination and referral relationships with psychiatric providers, primary care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, crisis providers, and other specialty providers.
* Participate in approximately one leadership or clinical-governance meeting per month and staff consultation at least quarterly, as required within the agreed scope.
* Provide reasonable review of complete non-emergency consultation and documentation requests, generally within 24–48 business hours.
* Support CABHA certification, accreditation, payer, credentialing, audit, and compliance activities requiring Medical Director involvement.
* Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 when applicable, NC Medicaid requirements, payer requirements, professional standards, and North Carolina law.

*Requirements*

* Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with an active, unrestricted North Carolina medical license.
* Psychiatric training and experience appropriate to the behavioral health Medical Director role.
* Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) and ability to meet Medicaid, payer, credentialing, and exclusion-screening requirements.
* Must complete required NCTracks affiliation/linkage with Kapital Connections, LLC within 14 calendar days of the effective contractual date.
* Must provide all required credentialing and onboarding documentation, including current license, NPI, W-9/contractor information, and Certificate of Insurance.
* Must maintain individual professional liability insurance of at least *$1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 annual aggregate*, subject to commercially reasonable availability.
* Ability to exercise independent medical judgment and identify when documentation, treatment, or requested physician authorization is clinically unsupported or outside the physician’s scope.
* Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Psychiatry; post-residency experience is strongly preferred.
* Valid medical license in the state of practice; DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
* Demonstrated experience in hospital settings or community mental health programs with a focus on treating patients as a physician.
* Extensive knowledge

Pay: $95.00 - $150.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wake Forest, NC 27587

*WE'RE EXPANDING!*

*PART-TIME, CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST / MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER*

*VANCOUVER, WA / PORTLAND METRO AREA *

(PROVIDING IN-PERSON SERVICES IN OUR VANCOUVER, WA - SALMON CREEK LOCATION)

Catholic Community Services, Family Behavioral Health is looking for a Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team of innovators who explore and develop new approaches and implement novel strategies. Our teams provide individualized, creative and flexible services, infused with evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies.

*WHO WE ARE: *

We are a values-driven organization, providing family-oriented behavioral health care for children, youth and families, provided primarily in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity. With sites located in Tukwila, Burien, North Tacoma, University Place, Olympia, Shelton, Bremerton, Aberdeen, Yelm, Vancouver, (Salmon Creek and Oakview Drive) and Portland Oregon, we offer comprehensive intensive, Wrap-around mental health services to a diverse population for youth and families. We employ almost 800 energetic and compassionate employees.

*WHAT WE VALUE: *

Compassion Diversity Strength-Based-Approach Social-Justice & Our Staff!

We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We approach service provision with humility and passion, demonstrated through compassionate and respectful interactions with youth and families. We offer alternatives to restrictive levels of care and stand strong to advocate with child-serving systems to provide the most normative, least-restrictive services in order to keep youth in their community.

*WHAT WE OFFER: *

* Opportunity to work with innovative therapeutic team who are serving youth and family in their home and community.
* Part-time employment (3+ days per week).

*JOB SUMMARY:*

* Conducts psychiatric assessment of Consumers, including both children and parents/guardians who are being served by the program.
* Participates in regular intervention reviews and ongoing treatment planning for all consumers.
* Meets regularly and as needed with consumers for medication monitoring/management; consults with families as appropriate.
* Provides regular psychiatric/medical consultation and direction to clinical staff.
* Evaluates medication needs, prescribes, and supervises ongoing medication needs for all assigned clients.
* Participates in community collaborations and planning efforts.
* Consults regularly with leadership around service needs.
* Completes all paperwork and record keeping required of position.
* Provides after-hours, on-call consultation via phone, as needed.
* Psychiatrist provides consultation with PMHNP staff on complex cases or when requested.
* Other duties may be included.

*WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE:*

* Psychiatrist should be: licensed to practice medicine in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA). Board Certified as Adolescent Psychiatrist (or BE certification).
* Nurse Practitioner should be: Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and licensed to practice in Washington State; license and DEA certificate in good standing; ability to meet necessary privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA).
* Two years’ experience working with children and families in a clinical setting with strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family involvement.
* Demonstrated competence in assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation and current, sound prescriptive practices for seriously mentally ill children.
* Commitment to strengths-based, family-centered, and individually-tailored clinical approaches.
* Ability to understand and work with multiple client-serving systems (mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice/courts, public health, social services).
* Commitment to working collaboratively with staff of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience and to promoting teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Must successfully pass required background clearances, prior to employment offer.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrated commitment to a workplace which embraces diversity and social justice and equity.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to consult with staff.
* Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
* Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services.

*ABOUT VANCOUVER*
Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, on the north bank of the Columbia River with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. Vancouver, 10 miles from Portland, offers quality, affordable cost of living.

Enjoy all the area has to offer:

* Explore the region with some of the most scenic trails, lakes, and rivers with millions of square acres of dedicated outdoor space with 191 area parks in Vancouver. Take a scenic drive through the hills of north Clark County, stop off at one of many wineries; or head to Moulton Falls to enjoy a scenic backdrop for a picnic.
* Perhaps, you are a hardcore mountain biker looking to get some fresh air in lush forests, a fisherman who enjoys landing the perfect salmon, a birdwatcher looking for a red-tailed hawk, or seeking to snowshoe at Mt. Helens – Vancouver USA is the place for you!

To apply with your resume, a brief application and by answering a few questions, please visit our Careers Page at https://ccsww.org/careers/ and search for Vancouver, WA . For additional questions, contact Karla Lacktorin, Regional Clinical Recruiter, at [email protected].

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry

Work Location: In person

*Find balance. Find purpose. Find your next chapter with KBH.*

At *Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH)*, we know the dedication it takes to be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. That’s why we’ve created a workplace where you can thrive — professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a dedicated, supportive community that values your well-being as much as your expertise.

For more than *60 years,* KBH has been providing compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health services across Maine. We’re proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (*CCBHC*) and to be recognized as one of the *Best Places to Work in Maine *for the past *6* years! Pay is negotiable at the time of hire. We have a position at our Waterville Clinic available.

*Why You’ll Love Working at KBH*

* First-shift schedule only — no nights, no weekends!
* *$10,000 sign-on bonus*
* A beautiful, modern clinic environment
* Support from a collaborative team of providers, nurses, MAs, and specialists
* A mission-driven culture where your work truly makes an impact

*Benefits That Put You First*

* Health insurance starts on Day 1 (three plan options)
* Coverage includes: massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, personal health coaching, and gym reimbursement
* Dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability — paid by KBH for you!
* Generous paid time off: 20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 8 sick days, and 1 personal day
* 5 CME days
* Wellness program

*What We’re Looking For*

* *PMH-NP or PA license required*
* *Minimum of 2 years’ experience* *as NP or PA required *(Out-patient experience preferred)
* A provider who values teamwork, compassion, and a balanced lifestyle

*Ready to love where you work? Apply today and discover why KBH is where providers come to stay, grow, and thrive.*

Explore other KBH opportunities: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* work in the field: 2 years (Required)
* Psychiatric NP or PA : 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* NP or PA License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Waterville, ME 04901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

*\*\*Up to $7,500 Sign-on Bonus\*\**

Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in *1960 *to provide comprehensive behavioral health services to Central Maine communities, named one of the *Best Places to Work In Maine* for the last *6 *years, is currently seeking full-time Access Center Clinicians to be a part of the *CCBHC *(Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) program for our Waterville and Skowhegan locations. These are professional clinical positions that enhances access and continuity of care through the provision of mental health services to clients by focusing on conducting clinical holistic intakes for programs with capacity that align with client needs. The Access Center Clinicians will provide screening to clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions within the clinician’s scope of practice, and will facilitate the initial treatment phase, intended to enhance positive treatment outcomes.

The primary role of the Access Center Clinician will consist of completing comprehensive intake assessments, providing appropriate clinical recommendations for care and collaborating with team members for ongoing treatment. After the comprehensive assessment is complete, the Access Center Clinician will refer the client to internal treatment programs; typically, the Access Center Clinician will not carry a long-term caseload. The Clinician will be an active member of a multi-functional team to promote client well-being and will partake in supportive supervision with their clinical supervisor.

*A few things to consider about a career with KBH:*

· *$5,000* sign-on bonus for conditionally licensed staff, *$7,500* for fully licensed staff

· Incentive bonuses

· Free CEU training opportunities

· Ongoing clinical development and training in evidence-based practices

· Mission driven leadership

· Scheduling support

· Organizational integrity

· User-friendly electronic client record built in-house by our own IT team

· An excellent benefit package with health insurance that has 3 plan options to choose from with *no waiting period*! Medical coverage starts on your first day of work. All medical plans include massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional counseling and personal health coaching

-Generous paid time off to include: 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 8 sick days and 1 personal day

· Wellness program with reimbursements

· KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments.

· KBH sites are approved Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery _Loan Repayment Program_ (_STAR_ LRP) locations

*Requirements:* Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field. Licensure as a LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, OR LMFT. KBH will consider conditional licensed individuals.

Explore more opportunities with KBH https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.50 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* Maine LCSW, LMSW, LCPC License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Do you believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care? Are you looking for an organization that values your clinical expertise, invests in your professional growth, and gives you the support to do your best work?

*Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH)* has been providing compassionate behavioral health services across Central Maine since 1960. Named one of the *Best Places to Work in Maine *for multiple years and recognized as a *Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)*, KBH is seeking passionate *School-Based Clinicians* to join our growing team. We have openings in:

* *Augusta* – Full-Time
* *Jay/Livermore* – Full-Time or Part-Time
* *Oakland* – Part-Time
* *Readfield* – Full-Time or Part-Time
* *Skowhegan *– Full-time
* *Vassalboro *- Full-time

As a School-Based Clinician, you'll provide behavioral health services to students in the school setting, helping them overcome challenges and succeed both in school and at home. You'll also have the opportunity to work within KBH's comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring students and families receive the support they need beyond the school setting. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual and family counseling, and collaborate closely with educators, caregivers, and community partners. We have contracts with a wide range of schools and age groups.

You'll also have the opportunity to work within KBH's comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring students and families receive the support they need beyond the school setting.

*Why Choose KBH*

At KBH, we believe exceptional clinical care starts with supporting our clinicians. Our collaborative culture, experienced leadership, and commitment to professional development allow you to focus on what matters most—your clients. A competitive pay range starting at $28.50. Additional advantages you’ll get with KBH:

* *$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
* Individual and group clinical supervision
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Strong administrative support
* An efficient electronic client portal
* Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
* Day Time hours
* Opportunities for career growth within one of Maine's leading behavioral health organizations

*Qualifications: *Fully or conditionally license in Maine as LCSW – cc/LCSW, LMSW – cc/LMSW, LCPC – cc/LCPC or LMFT – cc/LMFT

In addition to competitive compensation, KBH offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

* Generous Paid Time off: 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 8 sick days and a personal day
* Health insurance with three plan options (plans include massage and acupuncture benefits)
* Employer-paid dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
* 403(b) plan with employer match
* License renewal reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness program with reimbursements
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

At KBH, people often come for a job—but stay for a career. If you're looking for a supportive organization where your work has a meaningful impact on children, families, and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

*Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day!*

Explore careers with Kennebec Behavioral Health: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Pay: $59,280.00 - $63,440.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* Fully licensed or conditional LCPC, LMSW, LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

Do you believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care? Are you looking for an organization that values your clinical expertise, invests in your professional growth, and gives you the support to do your best work?

*Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH)* has been providing compassionate behavioral health services across Central Maine since 1960. Named one of the *Best Places to Work in Maine *for multiple years and recognized as a *Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)*, KBH is seeking passionate *School-Based Clinicians* to join our growing team. We have openings in:

* *Augusta* – Full-Time
* *Jay/Livermore* – Full-Time or Part-Time
* *Oakland* – Part-Time
* *Readfield* – Full-Time or Part-Time
* *Skowhegan *– Full-time
* *Vassalboro *- Full-time

As a School-Based Clinician, you'll provide behavioral health services to students in the school setting, helping them overcome challenges and succeed both in school and at home. You'll also have the opportunity to work within KBH's comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring students and families receive the support they need beyond the school setting. You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide individual and family counseling, and collaborate closely with educators, caregivers, and community partners. We have contracts with a wide range of schools and age groups.

You'll also have the opportunity to work within KBH's comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring students and families receive the support they need beyond the school setting.

*Why Choose KBH*

At KBH, we believe exceptional clinical care starts with supporting our clinicians. Our collaborative culture, experienced leadership, and commitment to professional development allow you to focus on what matters most—your clients. A competitive pay range starting at $28.50. Additional advantages you’ll get with KBH:

* *$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
* Individual and group clinical supervision
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Strong administrative support
* An efficient electronic client portal
* Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
* Day Time hours
* Opportunities for career growth within one of Maine's leading behavioral health organizations

*Qualifications: *Fully or conditionally license in Maine as LCSW, LMSW, LCPC or LMFT

In addition to competitive compensation, KBH offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

* Generous Paid Time off: 20 vacation days, 12 holidays, 8 sick days and a personal day
* Health insurance with three plan options (plans include massage and acupuncture benefits)
* Employer-paid dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
* 403(b) plan with employer match
* License renewal reimbursement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness program with reimbursements
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

At KBH, people often come for a job—but stay for a career. If you're looking for a supportive organization where your work has a meaningful impact on children, families, and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

*Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day!*

Explore careers with Kennebec Behavioral Health: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Pay: From $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* Fully licensed or conditional LCPC, LMSW, LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, named one of the *Best Places to Work in Maine *for the last *6* years and recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (*CCBHC*), invites you to join our team of *Master’s level LCSW and LCPC Clinicians* who support our clients experiencing serious emotional disturbance, behavioral health disorders, and/or substance misuse disorders. (both fully licensed and conditionally licensed individuals welcome). KBH stands out for its collaborative and structured environment, offering a professional setting that is both supportive and intellectually stimulating. KBH takes great pride in our commitment to providing exceptional mental health services.

*KBH has openings for full time clinicians for our Augusta and Waterville Clinics.*

*A few things to consider about a career with KBH…*

* *Sign-on Bonus: *$5,000 for conditionally licensed and $7,500 for fully licensed clinicians
* Incentive bonuses
* Flexibility
* Free CEU training opportunities
* Ongoing clinical development and training in evidence-based practices
* Scheduling support and caseload management
* Organizational integrity
* User-friendly electronic client record built in-house by our own IT team
* An excellent benefit package with three healthcare plans to choose from with no waiting period! Medical coverage starts on your first day of work. All medical plans include massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and personal health coaching
* Employer paid (employee-only) dental, vision, and group life insurance coverage
* Employer paid short and long term disability
* 403b employer match
* Generous Paid Time off to include 12 Holidays, 20 days of vacation, 8 sick days and a personal day
* _*License Renewal Reimbursement*_
* Wellness program with some reimbursements
* KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments.
* KBH sites are approved Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery _Loan Repayment Program_ (_STAR_ LRP) locations

Pay: From $28.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* LCSW, LMSW, LCPC (either conditional or fully licensed) (Required)

Work Location: In person

*Ready to fulfill your passion *_*and*_ *purpose as a Physician Assistant ? Let's connect!*

Are you an inclusive, compassionate *Physician Assistant *looking for a rewarding role to put your exceptional medical skills to good? We're Community Behavioral Health, and we're growing! Our business is built on skilled, caring medical professionals dedicated to helping others and treating the underserved.

We value and appreciate our medical professionals and firmly believe that the best way to take care of our patients is to take excellent care of our team members! Enjoy competitive benefits, a dynamic, collaborative environment, and a respectful, enriching culture. Take the rare opportunity to make a real difference, apply your medical expertise, and have a lasting and positive impact on your patient’s well-being while cultivating a career you love.

Join a team of like-minded professionals committed to caring for others. Sound like your dream job? Check out the job details below.

*CORE ATTRIBUTES*

_*What You Bring to The Table*_

Following are just some of the vital attributes that will contribute to your success in this role:

* _Clinical Expertise – _You are regularly honing your skillset to offer patients the best treatment experience
* _Collaborator – _You are a dedicated team player, always willing to lend a hand
* _Compassionate – _You pride yourself on customized individual care. Always acting in a caring, empathetic, and authentic way
* _Communicator –_ You are a good listener and communicate in a clear and concise manner
* _Can-do attitude_ – You are focused, motivated, and committed to offering the best care. You work to provide positive counsel and optimal outcomes

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

_*What You Can Expect Day-to-Day*_

As a medical professional, you will provide medication management services to patients of all ages and backgrounds, both face-to-face as well as through telehealth, to do the following:

* Diagnose and treat various mental health conditions
* Conduct medication management visits with patients
* Develop a treatment plan customized based on each patient’s needs
* Monitor each patient’s progress during ongoing treatment
* Complete session notes promptly
* Assess and refer patients to specialists as needed

*REQUIREMENTS*

_*What it Takes*_

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate, and experienced Physician’s Assistant committed to our mission of providing patients with exceptional, trusted medical services.

Mandatory Requirements:

* Valid California PA License
* 1 year experience in behavioral health
* Extensive knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices for psychological treatment
* Well-developed listening and interview skills to explore patient needs and administer treatment plans
* Strong verbal communication skills to counsel and advise patients
* Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans
* Coaching skills to help patients make positive changes
* Organization skills to maintain up-to-date, easy-to-navigate patient files
* Familiarity with privacy, health, and safety laws
* Computer skills in operating record-keeping, scheduling, email, and word-processing software

Preferred but not required:

* 1+ year as a PA
* Fluent in English and Spanish
* CA License

*OUR COMPANY*

_*Our Commitment to You*_

Your success is our success. We provide medical specialty services throughout California, specializing in Behavioral Health. We are a people-centric company committed to exceptional treatment. If you are a purpose-driven, experienced counselor looking to give as much as you get – Let's start a conversation. Apply today.

_Community Behavioral Health_ _is committed to equal employment opportunities and the benefits of a diverse workforce._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Medical Director – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

*$220+ per hour | 1099 Independent Contractor | Hybrid | No Call*
*Greater Philadelphia Area*

Citywide Community Counseling Services is seeking a *Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist* who wants to combine direct patient care with meaningful clinical leadership.

This is more than a leadership title. You will have the opportunity to shape psychiatric services, mentor providers, improve access to care, and develop innovative programs—while remaining actively involved in clinical practice.

Position Highlights

* Compensation starting at *$220+ per hour*
* Approximately *60% clinical and 40% administrative*
* Hybrid schedule
* Minimum of *three days per week onsite*
* Up to *two remote days per week*, when appropriate
* Three outpatient locations throughout Greater Philadelphia
* *No routine on-call responsibilities*
* Optional weekend clinical sessions for additional earnings
* Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer
* Primary focus on children and adolescents
* Some treatment of adult and older adult patients
* Opportunity to lead, mentor, build, and improve psychiatric services

The Opportunity

The Medical Director will maintain an active psychiatric practice while providing clinical leadership across Citywide’s outpatient programs.

You will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, psychotherapists, clinical supervisors, social workers, behavioral health professionals, administrative leadership, and outside medical providers.

Key areas of involvement include:

* Psychiatric clinical care
* PMHNP supervision and mentorship
* Clinical operations and scheduling
* Patient access and continuity of care
* Treatment-program development
* Group psychotherapy expansion
* Integration of psychiatric and medical care
* Metabolic-health initiatives
* Quality Improvement and QAPI projects
* Community outreach
* Development of evidence-based clinical standards

Clinical Responsibilities

* Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
* Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop treatment plans.
* Provide medication management and evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment.
* Primarily treat children and adolescents.
* Evaluate and treat adult and older adult patients as part of Citywide’s outpatient model.
* Manage psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.
* Participate in complex-case consultations.
* Collaborate with therapists and other behavioral health professionals.
* Coordinate care with primary care and outside medical providers when appropriate.
* Participate in treatment planning and continuity-of-care initiatives.
* Promote measurement-informed and evidence-based psychiatric care.
* Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation.

Clinical Leadership and PMHNP Supervision

The Medical Director will provide leadership, consultation, supervision, and professional support to Citywide’s PMHNP team.

Responsibilities may include:

* Consulting on complex cases
* Supporting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic formulation
* Promoting evidence-based prescribing practices
* Supporting appropriate controlled-medication prescribing
* Developing and reviewing clinical protocols
* Monitoring documentation and clinical quality
* Mentoring providers and supporting professional development
* Promoting consistent standards of psychiatric practice
* Collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer regarding provider performance and clinical quality

Clinical Operations and Patient Access

The Medical Director will help improve outpatient psychiatric operations while maintaining a strong focus on clinical quality and patient experience.

Areas of involvement may include:

* Provider scheduling and productivity
* Patient access and appointment utilization
* Continuity of care
* Clinical workflows and treatment engagement
* Reducing avoidable delays and missed appointments
* Coordination between psychiatric and psychotherapy services
* Development of efficient clinical pathways

The goal is to improve both the patient experience and the quality of care—not simply to increase volume.

Program Development

The Medical Director will have the opportunity to help create and expand sustainable, evidence-based treatment programs.

Group-Based Services

Potential programs may include:

* Psychiatric group programming
* Psychoeducational groups
* Skills-based groups
* Population-specific behavioral health groups
* Collaborative psychiatry and psychotherapy groups
* Measurement of clinical and operational outcomes

Integrated Psychiatric and Medical Care

A major area of interest is strengthening the connection between psychiatric care and physical health.

The Medical Director may help develop outpatient programs addressing metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risks associated with psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications.

This may include:

* Identifying and monitoring metabolic risks
* Developing appropriate laboratory and clinical-monitoring protocols
* Coordinating care with primary care providers
* Supporting lifestyle and behavioral interventions
* Providing patient education
* Leading cardiometabolic Quality Improvement initiatives

This is an opportunity for a psychiatrist interested in advancing a *whole-person approach to behavioral healthcare*.

Quality Improvement and Clinical Excellence

The Medical Director may lead or participate in Quality Improvement and QAPI initiatives related to:

* Patient safety
* Medication management
* Controlled-medication oversight
* Documentation quality
* Clinical outcomes
* Access to care
* No-show reduction
* Treatment adherence
* Continuity of care
* Appropriate utilization
* Clinical workflow
* Patient experience
* Evidence-based practice

Community Outreach

The Medical Director may also support initiatives that improve access to behavioral healthcare, including:

* Community behavioral-health education
* Partnerships with community organizations
* Development of referral relationships
* Psychiatric education for community providers
* Mental-health awareness initiatives
* Outreach to underserved populations
* Development of culturally responsive services

Patient Population

Citywide provides outpatient behavioral-health services to a diverse and underserved population throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

The Medical Director will primarily work with *children and adolescents*, while also being willing and able to evaluate and treat:

* Children
* Adolescents
* Adults
* Older adults

Experience serving diverse and underserved populations is highly valued. Experience working with Latino and Hispanic communities is especially welcome.

*Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.*

Schedule and Work Model

This position offers a flexible hybrid structure:

* Minimum of *three days per week onsite*
* Up to *two remote days per week*, depending on assigned clinical and administrative responsibilities
* Work across three outpatient locations in the Greater Philadelphia area
* No routine on-call responsibilities

Optional weekend patient appointments may be available for physicians who would like to increase their clinical earnings. *Weekend work is completely optional and is not required for the Medical Director role.*

Compensation

*Starting at $220+ per hour*

This is a *1099 independent-contractor position*. Additional earning opportunities may be available through optional clinical sessions, including weekend availability.

Required Qualifications

* MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
* Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
* Completion of an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure
* Ability to practice independently in Pennsylvania
* Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
* Demonstrated competence in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Willingness and ability to evaluate and treat adult and older adult patients
* Strong clinical judgment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary behavioral-health team
* Commitment to evidence-based, standard-of-care psychiatric practice
* Commitment to maintaining a respectful, positive, and professional workplace

Board-Eligible Candidates

Board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must maintain eligibility for Board Certification and are expected to pursue *Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification within approximately 18 months of hire*, consistent with applicable ABPN eligibility and examination requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

* Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Previous Medical Director or psychiatric-leadership experience
* Experience supervising or mentoring PMHNPs
* Community mental-health experience
* Experience treating patients across the lifespan
* Experience serving underserved populations
* Spanish-English bilingual proficiency
* Experience working with Latino or Hispanic communities
* Experience developing behavioral-health or group-psychotherapy programs
* Interest in integrated behavioral health and psychiatric metabolic health
* Quality Improvement or QAPI experience
* Experience improving clinical workflows or operations
* Community-outreach experience

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a physician who wants to *lead, practice, mentor, build, and improve*.

You may be a strong fit if you:

* Lead by example and maintain high clinical standards.
* Are approachable and available for clinical consultation.
* Enjoy supporting and mentoring PMHNPs.
* Collaborate effectively with therapists and interdisciplinary teams.
* Identify operational challenges and help create practical solutions.
* Promote evidence-based psychiatric care.
* Value professionalism, respect, teamwork, and accountability.
* Demonstrate cultural humility and advocate for patients.
* Balance clinical quality with operational realities.
* Want to develop new programs rather than simply maintain existing ones.

Why Join Citywide?

At Citywide, you will have the opportunity to:

* *Lead:* Work directly with the Chief Medical Officer in a growing behavioral-health organization.
* *Practice:* Maintain an active clinical role with children, adolescents, and selected adult and older adult patients.
* *Mentor:* Support the professional development of PMHNPs and psychiatric providers.
* *Build:* Create group-based and integrated behavioral-health programs.
* *Improve:* Lead clinical operations, Quality Improvement, and QAPI initiatives.
* *Collaborate:* Work alongside a multidisciplinary psychotherapy and behavioral-health team.
* *Serve:* Expand access to care for underserved and culturally diverse communities.
* *Innovate:* Help strengthen the connection between psychiatric care, physical health, and metabolic-health monitoring.
* *Grow:* Access additional earning opportunities through optional clinical sessions.

Apply Today

If you are a *Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist* interested in combining clinical practice with meaningful medical leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Join Citywide Community Counseling Services and help us expand access to compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based behavioral healthcare throughout Greater Philadelphia.

Pay: From $220.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Education:
* Master's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19134

Integrated Behavioral Health SpecialistLiberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist has the responsibility to provide multifaceted care/service, safely and efficiently, to patients and their families of all ages and economic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate, and facilitate coordination of services using a multi-disciplinary treatment approach that is aimed at identifying and treating socioeconomic, and behavioral health concerns that impede the patient's overall quality of life. The Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist will provide an integrated clinical and psychosocial approach to ensure patients receive support in the form of short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and community resources based on need in the clinical care setting.

Working directly with the patient's provider(s) and clinic care managers, the Integrated Behavioral Health Specialist will collaborate and educate as needed to ensure successful, appropriate, and timely referrals; therefore, ensuring the patient's needs are addressed. Possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and communicate well with others are critical aspects of this position.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal patient outcomes within their scope of practice.
• Adheres to all the University of Kansas Health system policies, procedures, and standards and complies with the Corporate Compliance program. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position.
• Accepts calls as required by position and department expectations.
• Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope.
• Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor and participates in department decision making.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations as needed including social, psychological, emotional, financial, and other socioeconomic factors.
• Identifies and utilizes all relevant information related to patient’s current condition(s) (medical/nursing needs, social work knowledge base, disease process, knowledge of community resources) to assess the patient’s psychosocial situation accurately and thoroughly.
• Responsible for crisis intervention, problem solving, brief solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and self-management support for referred patients.
• Participates in team huddles and meetings among the care team and clinic(s).
• Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and independently as a member of the clinical care team.
• Provides strategic and goal-orientated sessions with patients focusing on brief solution-focused interventions.
• Assists patients and/or their families in obtaining community behavioral health referrals.
• Follows-up on patient referrals to ensure the patient has received the needed services.
• Responsible for telephone call follow-up for high-risk patients on caseload, especially depressed patients.
• Recognizes the importance of cultural diversity, age/developmental level, and respects individual preferences.
• Responsible for development of exemplary working relationships with patients, their families, and representatives.
• Facilitates patient and family education and promotes continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Advocates for patient’s rights to self-determination unless a patient’s action or goals pose a serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk to themselves or others.
• Monitors cognitive functioning of patients.
• Reviews the patient plan of care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Documents in the medical record (EMR) and verbally communicates with the care team to coordinate interventions and facilitate continuity of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community-based social services and resources in the metropolitan and other key areas of the patient population.
• Identifies key social and environmental factors in patient’s lives including resource needs, stressors, and interpersonal problems.
• Responsible for follow-up on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for patient’s needs such as (but not limited to): transportation, social isolation, prescription assistance, health care costs, housing cost.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with The University of Kansas Health System standards.
• Maintains clinical Social Work licensure and CEU’s.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree
• Experience in a health care setting, integrated primary care environment behavioral health or social service agency

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years Experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker(LSCSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences Kansas or Missouri

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57844

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The ECSC Supervisor will lead the daily operations and overall performance of the Enhanced Clinical Service Coordination (ECSC) Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented, person-centered, and evidence-based services for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. Provide clinical leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance accountability to staff while fostering a culture of excellence, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Provide direct supervision, clinical consultation, coaching, performance management, and professional development to ECSC staff to support high-quality service delivery and workforce engagement.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate comprehensive care with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, peer specialists, Service Coordinators, providers, and community partners.
• Ensure adherence to Medicaid, DHS, accreditation, documentation, and organizational standards while promoting regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and retain high-performing team members to support operational excellence and staff development.
• Monitor productivity, quality indicators, service outcomes, and key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and program effectiveness.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide guidance during complex cases, crisis situations, hospitalizations, and transitions of care.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve access to services, continuity of care, and consumer outcomes.
• Participate in a weekly on-call rotation, serving as the administrative backup for on-call staff and supporting timely response to operational and clinical needs.
• Support the development, training, and supervision of graduate-level interns, promoting professional growth and adherence to clinical standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Human Services (degrees such as Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Social Work; Psychology; Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling, etc.) and 3 years (1 as a supervisor/lead) relevant experience in area of clinical or related direct service expertise.
• Must hold an active, unrestricted, independent license in their specific mental health discipline (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).

• Strong clinical assessment, supervision, leadership, and decision-making skills. 

• Knowledge of serious mental illness, recovery-oriented services, psychiatric rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and community behavioral health systems. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, documentation, and technology skills. 
• Act 33/34 and FBI clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Valid driver’s license

SCHEDULE: (exempt) - 40-hour work week, primarily Monday-Friday with flexibility to meet consumer needs.  Some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) may be required (though rare).  Will provide on-call support on a rotating basis, as part of a team.

Comprehensive Benefit Package starts Day 1 of employment:  Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance, 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Holiday Days; Plus more………

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We are a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance use; Physical health needs; Intellectual disabilities; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.