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Medical Director

Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Location:

Westland, MI - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Experience level: Director

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: Doctorate

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Note: Please inform potential candidates that they will be working as a 1099 employee AND would be working 20-30 hours per week depending on case load.

Reporting To: Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Department: Behavioral Health Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Director provides psychiatric care and medical leadership through consultation with clinical staff and provides medical input into administrative decisions regarding policies procedures and monitoring of patient care. The Director has consultative and coordinating responsibilities for clinical work performed by other disciplines and works collaboratively with BHS Leadership to develop in person and telehealth psychiatric care for clients with private and public insurances. BHS clients may exhibit a range of mild to more severe behavioral health issues and clients range in age from early childhood through adulthood.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

M.D. or D.O with a license to practice medicine in Michigan.

Board certification in child psychiatry and ability to prescribe medication

Substance Abuse Certification preferred

Minimum of 5 years experience with both child and adult populations.

Knowledge or experience within the Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health System.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews as well as the required documentation.

Prescribes and monitors medications where indicated. Orders and reviews findings of laboratory tests as needed.

Available for in-person and telehealth services based on client needs and agency contracts.

Sits on the behavior treatment committee team to review and approve behavior plans as needed.

Provides clinical oversight and consultation to other disciplines as needed.

Coordinates the delivery of psychiatric services on an agency-wide basis.

Assists with the development of procedures and protocols for service delivery as needed.

Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of psychiatric and medical services provided to the Clinics clients.

Defines psychiatric responsibilities with respect to client care.

Conducts regularly scheduled meetings of psychiatric and medical staff to improve quality of care; conducts and/or participates in other meetings e.g. compliance meetings root cause analysis meetings BTCs.

Provides in-service training for clinicians on clinically related topics.

Participates in the recruitment selection and supervision of psychiatric staff including nurse practitioners or psychiatric residents coordinates required peer review activities for psychiatric staff and participates in their performance evaluations.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and participate in compliance audits.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Trauma informed leadership skills

Demonstrated competency in working within complex psychiatric service delivery systems.

Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with diverse client populations.

Capacity to maintain ethical and professional standards.

Ability to work with both adults and children with mild moderate and severe behavioral health issues and needs.

Ability to provide care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis.

Knowledge and experience connecting to telehealth and utilizing electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid drivers license and / or reliable transportation.

Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.

Required Skills:

Trauma informed leadership skills Demonstrated competency in working within complex psychiatric service delivery systems. Cultural sensitivity and competence in working with diverse client populations. Capacity to maintain ethical and professional standards. Ability to work with both adults and children with mild moderate and severe behavioral health issues and needs. Ability to provide care and evaluations for clients with substance use disorders and individuals with dual diagnosis. Knowledge and experience connecting to telehealth and utilizing electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.

Required Education:

Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner. One (1) year (within the past three (3) years) experience as a NP providing care for endocrine conditions. Specialized training in the field of endocrinology required. Education Masters Degree in Nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permanente employee who was grandfathered in prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1 2008) Completion of a Masters Program in Adult NP

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