Family/Adolescent Medicine - Physician - Medical Director - Mount Sinai Adolescent School Based Heal

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a Medical Director for its School-Based Health Centers.

Job Title: Medical Director, School-Based Health Centers

Grade: Faculty

Reports to: Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine

Primary Purpose:

Our organization is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of adolescents by offering essential services that are high-quality, comprehensive, integrated, and confidential, all at no cost to the youth we serve. We aim to advance adolescent and young adult health as a national priority, functioning as a premier center for clinical care, specialized training, innovative research, and advocacy.

The Medical Director for the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) will oversee the program's operations and collaborate closely with Deputy Medical Directors to ensure that medical services align with our mission, strategic goals, and operational framework.

This role involves leading the medical and mental health teams, ensuring that services comply with our organizational policies, New York State regulations, funder guidelines, and established best practices in adolescent medicine. Together with the Deputy Medical Directors, the SBHC Medical Director will formulate, approve, and implement policies governing medical services within the School-Based Health Centers.

Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care

• Provide outpatient care at SBHCs and MSAHC, along with inpatient coverage at affiliated facilities.
• Offer support to school-based health center physicians and mid-level practitioners during staff absences.

Administrative Duties

In partnership with the Deputy Medical Directors, ensure the effective and efficient operation of the SBHCs, fostering interdisciplinary integration. Promote a patient-centered culture where students receive competent, compassionate, and coordinated care, while staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to excel in their roles.

Supervision, Evaluation, and Collaboration

• Oversee the development, management, and evaluation of the SBHC medical practice, including key positions such as:
• SBHC physicians and mid-level practitioners
• SBHC practice manager, in collaboration with the Operations Director, and assume practice manager duties if the position is vacant
• Conduct annual evaluations of provider performance, perform semiannual OPPE for all clinical staff, and regularly review charts for informal performance assessments.
• Work with Deputy Medical Directors to adapt existing medical care protocols in line with adolescent health standards.
• Establish quality assurance measures and monitor the quality of medical services.
• Advocate for SBHC providers in program development, policy formulation, staff development, and address any challenges they face in fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Implement and oversee systems to track the timeliness and communication of all specialty referrals.
• Collaborate with:
• Social work supervisors to enhance mental health service delivery in the SBHC.
• Research teams to evaluate and share practice-based outcomes and program evaluations.
• Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program Directors to provide teaching and mentoring to faculty, fellows, residents, and staff at both the SBHC and MSAHC.
• NYC Department of Health in evaluating and managing program activities.
• Health education supervisors to improve health education services in the SBHC.

Qualifications:

• MD degree with Board Certification in Adolescent Medicine.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of combined clinical and administrative experience.
• Dedication to our mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and multidisciplinary patient-centered culture.
• Strong commitment to working with youth and prioritizing their needs.
• Proactive and hands-on approach, partnering effectively with the Medical Director.
• Understanding of managed care and healthcare financing.
• Personal attributes of integrity, credibility, empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Exceptional management capabilities with a focus on mentoring and retaining a diverse team.
• Accessible and flexible management style that builds trust and confidence among staff.
• Able to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills that facilitate sound decision-making and long-term solutions.

Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $190,000 (excluding bonuses or incentive compensation and benefits).

Salary Disclosure Information:
Our organization provides a salary range to comply with local salary transparency laws. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as experience, specialties, historical productivity, and community needs. Therefore, actual salaries may be closer to either end of the range or, in some cases, outside of it. The listed salary range pertains to full-time employment and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment is to create an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. We strive to eliminate barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness throughout our organization.