Telemedicine Medical Director

Telemedicine Medical Director

Full Time | Washington , DC | Locum Tenens

Job Id: BS21116

Location: Washington, DC

Setting: Community Mental Health Center (Core Service Agency - CSA)
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Schedule: 2.5-5 hours/week (Primarily Administrative; High Telehealth/Remote)
Opportunity Overview
A Core Service Agency in Southeast Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Director (MD) to provide administrative oversight, clinical leadership, and targeted psychiatric support. This is a highly remote, part-time role with the expectation that nearly all responsibilities can be completed via telehealth.
Onsite presence is possible but unlikely , and would only be requested for specific needs such as audits, key meetings, or programmatic requirements.
The Medical Director will oversee psychiatric services, support Nurse Practitioners, and ensure high-quality care across a diverse outpatient population.
Position Details

• Start Date: June 1, 2026
• Hours: Approximately 2.5-5 hours/week
• Work Model:
• Primarily telehealth/remote
• Onsite presence only if needed , and not expected on a routine basis
• EMR: Credible
• Team: Three Nurse Practitioners provide the majority of medication/somatic services

Patient Population

• Adults: 70-80%
• Children/Adolescents: 20-30%
• CSA experience across the lifespan is important, especially with youth.

Responsibilities
Administrative (80-90%)

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership for psychiatric services
• Supervise and support Nurse Practitioners
• Participate in audits, meetings, and quality-assurance activities (remote unless onsite is specifically required)
• Consult on complex or high-risk cases
• Review documentation and ensure compliance with DBH standards
• Maintain availability for consultation and supervisory needs

Clinical (10-20%, as needed)
Direct clinical duties occur only when clinically appropriate or upon consumer request:

• Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management support or second opinions
• Meeting with consumers who request Medical Director involvement
• Guidance on complex clinical presentations

Visit Lengths (if providing direct care)

• Initial Evaluations: 60 minutes
• Follow-Ups: 15-30 minutes

Requirements

• MD required (Medical Director must be a physician)
• Active or eligible DC medical license
• Experience treating adults and youth preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with community mental health and high-risk populations
• Ability to provide remote oversight with occasional onsite visits only if necessary

About the Setting
This role supports a community-based mental health program serving a diverse outpatient population across the lifespan. As a Core Service Agency, the organization provides behavioral health services and partners with the DC Department of Behavioral Health to support underserved communities.

Recruiter Information

• Recruiter: Barry Sklar
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