What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Washington County Mental Health Services?
Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc.
NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION
Medical Director
December 2024
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 of 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.”
POSITION: Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced and visionary Medical Director to join our senior leadership team. Leading the medical team of psychiatrists, nurses, and clinical staff, the Medical Director provides clinical and operational oversight for all psychiatric services, balancing administrative leadership, strategic guidance, and direct client care to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive psychiatric services in all WCMHS programs. Collaborating with the Nursing Director and other senior leaders, the Medical Director guides the integration of psychiatric care across the agency; ensures compliance with best practices, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations; contributes to long-term, strategic planning; and liaises with the mental health center and local healthcare systems.
The Medical Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s vision for excellence in client care, fostering collaboration with community agencies, and driving continuous improvement in mental health services. If you are passionate about leadership, clinical innovation, and advancing mental health care, we encourage you to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.D. with board certification in Psychiatry and active clinical licensure that is in good standing with the State of Vermont.
- Minimum of 10 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, program design/management plans.
Additional requirements for this position include:
- Must 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, and 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, development disability, and substance use services.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This full-time position offers an annualized salary of $200,000 - $250,000 and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
TO APPLY: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.
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.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
