Associate Medical Director: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6923

Associate Medical Director: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6923 Job Category : Management and Supervisory Requisition Number : ASSOC006923 Posted: May 15, 2026 Part-Time Locations Showing 1 location JOB TITLE: Associate Medical Director SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child and Family Programs, Manchester CT - will require travel to surrounding CHR locations (Manchester, Enfield and Willimantic) Responsibilities Administrative & Clinical Management (40% effort) Responsible for the oversight of all medical services within the Child & Family Services Division. Participate in the development and implementation of all policies and procedures governing the provision of the Division’s medical services, assuring consistency with the agency mission, agency-wide policies and licensing and accreditation standards. Coordinate and integrate medical services with treatment planning and delivery of care in close collaboration with the Medical Director and SVP for Child and Family services. Provide clinical consultation and support to Outpatient, Crisis, Community Outreach, and Residential Teams and/or arrange oversight for their meetings. Work with program managers to oversee client treatment plans. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care. Provide clinical training, education, and mentorship to medical staff, therapists and multi-disciplinary team members to enhance knowledge, promote best practices, and support professional development across the organization. Provide individual and group supervision of Division psychiatrists and APRN’s to ensure compliance with accepted practice guidelines. Facilitate and/or participate in program meetings addressing risk. Chair Outpatient Admission Review meetings to authorize treatment. Manage performance of the Child and Family Psychiatrists and APRN’s to CHR expected standards. Review the prescription practices of Division’s psychiatrists and APRN’s. Review the practices of the nursing staff and medication certified residential staff to ensure adherence to appropriate medical practice. Evaluate the quality and cost-effectiveness of agency Child and Family medical services through utilization of the agency’s Performance Improvement System and through direct supervision of medical staff. Participate in agency-wide performance improvement initiatives to review and improve upon CHR standards of care for Child and Family Services. Clinical Service (60% effort) Provide direct clinical services to clients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment, and medication reviews for clients referred from outpatient, crisis, community outreach and residential programs. Provide 24-hour on-call availability, consultation, and support for the Division. Conduct case conferences/consultations as required internally and participate in those initiated by payers. Qualifications Education: M.D. Psychiatrist – Board Certified in Psychiatry, Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experience: Experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Experience working with multi-disciplinary team. Experience and commitment working in a managed care environment. Experience in working collaboratively with professional staff from other disciplines. Experience implementing Joint Commission accreditation standards. Experience in planning, supervising and executing a comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric medical service program. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure by State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in CT. Board certifications in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Benefits Recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years. Generous paid time off including a special day off for your birthday. 403b Retirement Plan contributions and competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance. Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance. Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees. Robust training curriculum with new Clinical Training Series. Yearly wellness stipend and Calm app subscription for employees and families. Confidential counseling sessions through EAP program. Leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees. Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters. Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today! 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