Medical Director- Office of Inpatient Management

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced psychiatric professional to take on a leadership position overseeing medical and clinical practices across all DMH and vendor-operated inpatient services and programs. As the clinical authority for DMH inpatient facilities, you will play an essential role in shaping and maintaining high clinical standards, including risk management, training, and policy development. You will provide expert consultation, guidance, and conflict resolution while driving initiatives focused on program evaluation, needs assessment, and the implementation of clinical best practices. 

In addition to managing clinical oversight, you will collaborate closely with medical and facility directors to ensure alignment with departmental goals. Your expertise will be key in identifying gaps in clinical practices, advising on high-risk cases, and guiding policy development on complex issues such as polypharmacy, forensic psychiatry, and dual diagnosis. This is a dynamic role where you will contribute to statewide leadership activities, offer technical support to various stakeholders, and help shape the future of psychiatric care in the DMH system.  

Please note:  Travel to other DMH offices and facilities is required for this position. Candidate will need access to reliable transportation.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide clinical oversight and consultation for all DMH and vendor-operated inpatient services and programs.
• Establish and enforce clinical, documentation, and risk management standards across all inpatient facilities.
• Advise Facility and Area Medical Directors on program design, needs assessments, and clinical initiatives.
• Convene case conferences for high-risk clients involving dangerousness and systems coordination issues.
• Review discharges of inpatients requiring Independent Forensic Risk Assessments or specialized clinical reviews
• Offer ongoing clinical supervision to Facility Medical Directors regarding patient care and administrative matters.
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend clinical training programs for inpatient continuing care facilities.
• Identify and address gaps in clinical training, expertise, and practices across DMH inpatient facilities
• Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines on areas such as polypharmacy, forensic psychiatry, and dual diagnoses.
•  Participate in statewide clinical and leadership activities, assisting the State Medical Director with department goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification in psychiatry or a related mental health specialty.
• Extensive experience in clinical leadership and management of inpatient psychiatric services.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing inpatient psychiatric care and risk management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing clinical standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Strong background in forensic psychiatry and experience working with high-risk patients, including those requiring specialized assessments.