United States onlyResilience Lab is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Medical Director of Psychiatry to lead, oversee, and grow the psychiatric services within our virtual mental healthcare organization. The Medical Director will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care, managing a growing team of clinicians, and developing treatment protocols. This role requires strong leadership skills, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to implement evidence-based practices.
The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, a commitment to collaborative and integrated patient-centered care, experience managing a team of mental health clinicians and a willingness to hire and supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners. A valid medical license and board certification in psychiatry are required, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities. The Medical Director will also be involved in training, mentoring staff, business reporting, staying updated on industry advancements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Reports to: John Hamby, VP of Clinical Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
About Us: Resilience Lab is modernizing how clinicians work together to provide mental health care that’s high-quality, personalized, and accessible.
Resilience Lab is a rapidly growing healthcare organization that is predominantly online and has been providing psychotherapy services since 2020 and have recently expanded our team to include psychiatrists and nurse practitioners for medication management of moderate-severe patients.
Our proprietary platform supports the largest and most diverse clinical communities in the Northeastern US and provides our team of clinicians with the technologies, methodologies, and training needed to provide high-quality telepsychiatry services that improve outcomes and patient lives.
Company website: www.resiliencelab.us
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical oversight and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care across the organization.
- Patient Care Management: Oversee patient treatment plans, review complex cases, and ensure that care aligns with evidence-based practices.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other mental health professionals, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
- Training: Assist in the development and implementation of training for all psychiatric professionals.
- Program Development: Design, implement, and evaluate psychiatric programs, treatment protocols, and services that meet the mental health needs of the community.
- Compliance Standards: Ensure all psychiatric services comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including HIPAA, and align with organizational policies.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other medical, clinical and business staff to integrate psychiatric care with overall healthcare services.
- Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, reduce risk, and improve the overall efficiency of psychiatric services.
- Policy Development: Participate in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures related to mental health services.
- Crisis Management: Oversee the management of psychiatric emergencies and develop strategies to enhance crisis intervention services.
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to the overall strategic planning and direction of the psychiatric department, aligning initiatives with organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of a residency in psychiatry.
- Licensure: A valid and unrestricted medical license to practice psychiatry in New York. Additional licenses in New Jersey and California preferred. Board certification in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent.
- Experience: Extensive clinical experience in psychiatry, typically 5+ years of post-residency experience. Prior leadership or management experience in a clinical setting, such as medical director or department head roles.
- Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment methodologies, psychopharmacology, and emerging trends in mental health care. Experience in handling a diverse range of psychiatric cases, including complex and high-risk patients.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurses, and potentially others. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Administrative Skills: Experience in developing and managing budgets, resources, and operational strategies for psychiatric services. Knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in psychiatric care delivery.
- Commitment to Quality: Strong focus on patient-centered care, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based practices in psychiatry.
Qualifications:
- Comfortable working at a fast-paced, early-stage startup with an aggressive growth strategy to scale the company
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote working environment
- Ability to prioritize corporate objectives while balancing the needs of various stakeholders in the organization
- Strong leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work effectively with a range of diverse groups
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information mindfully and effectively Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to alter between detail-oriented and big-picture thinking depending on the task
- Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports to inform decision-making and problem-solving
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly and easily
- Desire to visualize, craft, and execute new processes for maximum efficiency
- Ability to identify gaps in processes and proactively come up with business-driven solutions with minimal direction
- Strong writing, editorial, and presentation skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- $300k salary (80% administrative and 20% clinical)
- 401k
- Health/Dental/Vision
- PTO
- Equity grant
